Pan Seared Turbot with Summer Squash and Orzo
- 1/2 cup orzo
- 1 Kosher salt, to taste
- 2 6-ounce skin off turbot filets
- 1 Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 8 oz summer squash, sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 2 small shallots, sliced
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 8 leaves fresh basil leaves, torn
- In a large saucepan set over high heat, bring 2 quarts of water to a boil.
- Add the orzo pasta and a generous pinch of salt and cook until al dente, about 7 minutes.
- Drain, rinse under cold water and transfer to a medium bowl.
- In the meantime, rinse and pat dry the halibut and season on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Set aside.
- Heat the butter in a large cast iron or non-stick skillet set over medium high heat just until melted.
- Add the squash and cook, stirring frequently, for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the shallots and continue to cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until squash is just tender.
- Remove to the bowl with the orzo, toss to combine and keep warm.
- Add the olive oil to the pan and heat until shimmering.
- Add the fish and cook for 3 minutes or until golden brown.
- Turn the fish over and continue to cook just until cooked through and opaque, about 2 minutes.
- Add the lemon zest, juice and basil leaves to the squash and orzo and toss to combine.
- Divide between 2 plates and top with the fish.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
orzo, kosher salt, skin, ground black pepper, butter, olive oil, summer, shallots, lemon zest, lemon, basil
Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/354023-pan-seared-turbot-with-summer-squash-and-orzo (may not work)