Halibut With Confetti Squash – Country Living

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Servings: 2 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Flaky halibut steamed with vibrant squash and herbs for a quick, elegant weeknight meal.
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This vibrant dish features tender halibut fillets steamed alongside a colorful medley of diced yellow squash, zucchini, and red peppers. The “confetti” vegetable mixture is tossed with dried tarragon and black pepper, infusing the fish with subtle herbal notes as it cooks. The microwave method ensures the fish remains moist and flaky while the vegetables become tender-crisp. It’s a light, healthy option that comes together in under an hour, making it perfect for busy weeknights or a quick lunch. Serve with lemon wedges to brighten the flavors and add a fresh citrus finish.

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Halibut With Confetti Squash – Country Living

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 2 Calories: 27.8

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This vibrant dish features tender halibut fillets steamed alongside a colorful medley of diced yellow squash, zucchini, and red peppers. The "confetti" vegetable mixture is tossed with dried tarragon and black pepper, infusing the fish with subtle herbal notes as it cooks. The microwave method ensures the fish remains moist and flaky while the vegetables become tender-crisp. It&# 226;ÂÂs a light, healthy option that comes together in under an hour, making it perfect for busy weeknights or a quick lunch. Serve with lemon wedges to brighten the flavors and add a fresh citrus finish.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Dice yellow squash, zucchini, and red pepper into 1/2-inch pieces.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the diced vegetables with dried tarragon and ground black pepper.
  3. Cut the halibut fillet in half to create two portions.
  4. Place one piece of halibut on one side of a microwave-safe dinner plate.
  5. Spoon half of the vegetable mixture next to the fish on the same plate.
  6. Repeat with the remaining fish and vegetables on a second microwave-safe plate.
  7. Cover each plate tightly with plastic wrap or a microwave-safe lid.
  8. Microwave one plate on high for 3 minutes and 30 seconds until fish is opaque and flakes easily.
  9. Carefully remove plastic wrap, venting steam away from your face.
  10. Repeat microwaving process for the second plate.
  11. Serve immediately with lemon or lime wedges for squeezing over the top.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories 27.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.2g1%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Cholesterol 11.5mg4%
Sodium 11.0mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 6.0g12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: halibut, fish, squash, zucchini, red pepper, tarragon, microwave, steamed, healthy, weeknight dinner, quick meal, low carb, seafood, vegetables, confetti, lemon, easy, light, dinner, country living
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