Grilled Halibut With Puttanesca Salsa and Parmesan

Name: Grilled Halibut With Puttanesca Salsa and Parmesan Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup whole wheat orzo; 1 ½ cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth; ¼ cup dry white wine (or 3 tablespoons chicken broth and 1 tablespoon lemon juice); 2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese; ⅛ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 24 ounces halibut fillets; 4 teaspoons olive oil; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 pint grape tomatoes, quartered; 8 large pitted kalamata olives, slivered; 1 tablespoon drained capers; 2 garlic cloves, minced; ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoons slivered fresh basil

Servings: persons

1 cup whole wheat orzo
1 ½ cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
¼ cup dry white wine (or 3 tablespoons chicken broth and 1 tablespoon lemon juice)
2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
⅛ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
24 ounces halibut fillets
4 teaspoons olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
1 pint grape tomatoes, quartered
8 large pitted kalamata olives, slivered
1 tablespoon drained capers
2 garlic cloves, minced
⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons slivered fresh basil

1
In a medium saucepan, combine the orzo, broth, and wine.
2
Bring to a boil and stir; reduce heat to low.
3
Cover and simmer until orzo is just tender, about 12 minutes.
4
Stir in the Parmesan and black pepper.
5
Cover and set aside.
6
While orzo is cooking, heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
7
Brush the halibut with 2 teaspoons of the olive oil and season with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt.
8
Grill until just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
9
Transfer to a platter.
10
Combine the tomatoes, olives, and capers in a medium bowl.
11
Warm the remaining olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat.
12
Add the garlic and red pepper; saute until just fragrant, about 30 seconds.
13
Stir in remaining salt.
14
Toss garlic mixture with tomato mixture.
15
Add basil and toss well.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup whole wheat orzo, 1 ½ cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth, ¼ cup dry white wine (or 3 tablespoons chicken broth and 1 tablespoon lemon juice), 2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese, and more.

Yes, Grilled Halibut With Puttanesca Salsa and Parmesan Orzo falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Grilled Halibut With Puttanesca Salsa and Parmesan Orzo

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