Food & Cooking Recipes Ingredients Seafood Recipes Halibut with Tomatoes and Fennel 3.5 (17) 2 Reviews By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 16, 2017 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email 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 Cook couscous according to package instructions. 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. 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. Cook's Notes Substitute striped bass or salmon for the halibut and onions for the fennel. Rate it Print