Zucchini Halibut (Printable Version)
Tender halibut lands atop zoodles tossed with garlic, lemon, and tons of fresh herbs. Fast healthy dinner vibes for your weeknight.
# Everything You’ll Need:
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Salt and pepper, your call
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1–2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 garlic clove, just smash it
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8–10 ounces halibut (swap for shrimp, scallops, tofu, cod, salmon, or sea bass if you want)
→ Noodles
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Shaved pecorino to throw on top (skip it if that’s not your thing)
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Chili flakes you can sprinkle, totally optional
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Cherry tomatoes, cut in half for topping
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1 tablespoon lemon juice, or a bit more if you like it tangy
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1/2 cup chopped Italian parsley, or try 1/4 cup fresh basil
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2 teaspoons of lemon zest
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Salt and pepper, again, just toss in a pinch
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12–16 ounces spiralized zucchini (zoodles)
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3 garlic cloves, just roughly chopped
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1 shallot, big one, sliced up
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1 tablespoon olive oil
# Steps to Cook:
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Lay your halibut over the bowls of zoodles. Then scatter over some cherry tomatoes, a dash of chili flakes, and a little pecorino if it fits your mood.
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Toss in the lemon zest, the chopped parsley or basil, and squeeze some lemon juice over the zoodles. Taste it. Want more salt or lemon? Go ahead. Move the noodles into two bowls when it’s ready.
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Grab your big skillet and pour in more olive oil. Heat it up over medium. Chuck in your shallot slices and chopped garlic, stir until they’re soft and smell awesome, around three minutes. Add your zoodles, season with salt and pepper, and stir about four minutes, just until they’re flexible.
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Dry the halibut with paper towels and toss on some salt and pepper. Cook it on both sides in the skillet till it turns golden, then pop the pan in the oven. Bake until it flakes how you like, between 3 to 6 minutes depending on the thickness.
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Pour olive oil in a medium skillet and bring up to medium heat. Drop in that smashed garlic clove and swirl the pan around so the oil picks up all that garlicky stuff.
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Set your oven to 375°F (a toaster oven is fine too) and let it preheat while you get started.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Making a single portion is easy—just cut all the amounts in half.