LEMON-HERB HALIBUT

PREP: 30 MINUTES ----- MARINATE: 30 MINUTES ----- BAKE: 20 MINUTES ----- SERVINGS: 4

For tender, juicy fish, marinate no longer then 30 minutes. Marinating longer will make the fish chewy, dry, and tough.

• 4 halibut steaks, 1 inch thick, thawed
• 8 scallions
• 2 vine ripened tomatoes
• 1 bell pepper or zucchini
• 1/2 lemon
• 4 cloves of garlic
• 1 teaspoon dried basil or 3 tablespoons fresh basil leaves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon crushed black pepper
• 2 tablespoon cooking olive oil

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)

2. Slice scallions, squeeze juice of the 1/2 lemon

3. Dice tomatoes and bell pepper into large chunks

4. Peel the garlic and leave whole

5. Combine all ingredients into a large casserole dish and marinate for 30 minutes

6. Bake covered for 15 to 20 minutes

Serve over Spinach Orzo