ROASTED HALIBUT w/ PILAF😍

Simple dinner in under 30 minutes, that tastes phenomenal, AND requires 5 ingredients? Yes please 😋 Omit the pilaf for a Whole 30 meal!

Makes 3-4 servings.

Ingredients:

For the Halibut:

• 1.5 lbs halibut

• 10 garlic cloves

• 2 large lemons

• 1/3 cup olive oil

• Salt

• Broccolini

For the Pilaf:

• 1 cup Uncle Ben’s rice

• 1/2 cup vermicelli (you can also sub for spaghetti and break into small pieces)

• 4 tbsps butter

• 2 cups chicken broth

• Pinch of salt

Directions:

For the Pilaf:

• Melt the butter in a small saucepan and add the vermicelli. 

• Toast the vermicelli under just starting to brown, then add the rice and coat with the butter. 

• Add a pinch of salt and pour in the chicken broth. 

• Bring up to a boil, and then cover and simmer for 15 minutes. 

• Turn off the heat and let sit for 5 minutes. 

For the Halibut:

• Slice the lemons and garlic into thin slices. 

• In a large roasting pan, add the lemons in a thin layer and top with the halibut. 

• Add the broccolini around the halibut. 

• Scatter the garlic all over the halibut and broccolini and drizzle everything with a good glug of olive oil. 

• Season all with salt and pepper. 

• Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes depending on thickness or until the halibut flakes easily with a fork. 

• Remove the halibut and broccolini and return the pan to the oven on broil until some of the garlic is nice and toasty. 

• Top the halibut with the sauce from the pan and enjoy!