Halibut with Tomatoes and Fennel

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Prep Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4

This flavorful fish diet takes only 25 minutes to get to the table. Make extra couscous to have for later in the week.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups couscous

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling

  • 1 large fennel bulb, thinly sliced lengthwise, plus fronds (optional) for serving

  • Coarse salt and ground pepper

  • 1 garlic clove, minced

  • 4 large tomatoes, diced large

  • 1 ½ pounds halibut, skin removed, cut into 8 small fillets

Directions

  1. Cook couscous according to package instructions.

  2. In a large skillet with a tight-fitting lid, heat oil over medium. Add fennel and cook, stirring frequently, until translucent, 4 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add tomatoes and cook, stirring frequently, until they beginto soften and release their juices, 3 to 4 minutes. Nestle halibut in tomato mixture and season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook until fillets are opaque throughout, 8 minutes.

  3. Fluff couscous with a fork. Reserve 2 1/4 cups for another meal. To serve, divide remaining couscous and halibut-tomato mixture among 4 shallow bowls and sprinkle with fennel fronds, if desired.

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Cook's Notes

Substitute striped bass or salmon for the halibut and onions for the fennel.

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