Ingredients

Adjust Servings:

	For the Ratatouille Halibut
	1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
	½ Yellow Onion , chopped
	2 Garlic cloves, minced or pressed
	1 Zucchini , chopped
	1 Eggplant , chopped
	1 red Bell Peppers , cored, seeded, and chopped
	1¼ pounds Halibut fillets (or any thick white-fleshed fish)
	½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
	½ teaspoon Black Pepper
	¼ teaspoon sweet Hungarian Paprika
	2 Tablespoons Grapeseed Oil
	For the Basil Couscous
	1½ cups Water
	1 cup whole wheat Couscous
	1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
	½ grated Lemon Juice and zest
	6 fresh Basil leaves, shredded
	½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
	¼ teaspoon Black Pepper

Ratatouille halibut with basil couscous recipe

Name: Ratatouille halibut with basil couscous recipe
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: Olive Oil: 1 Tablespoon; Yellow Onion: ½; Garlic: 2; Zucchini: 1; Eggplant: 1; Bell Peppers: 1 red; Halibut: 1¼ pounds; Kosher Salt: ½ teaspoon; Black Pepper: ½ teaspoon; Paprika: ¼ teaspoon sweet Hungarian; Grapeseed Oil: 2 Tablespoons; Water: 1½ cups; Couscous: 1 cup whole wheat; Olive Oil: 1 Tablespoon; Lemon Juice: ½ grated; Basil: 6 fresh; Kosher Salt: ½ teaspoon; Black Pepper: ¼ teaspoon

25 minutes
Serves 4
Medium

Ingredients

For the Ratatouille Halibut
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
½ Yellow Onion
2 Garlic
1 Zucchini
1 Eggplant
1 red Bell Peppers
1¼ pounds Halibut
½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
½ teaspoon Black Pepper
¼ teaspoon sweet Hungarian Paprika
2 Tablespoons Grapeseed Oil
For the Basil Couscous
1½ cups Water
1 cup whole wheat Couscous
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
½ grated Lemon Juice
6 fresh Basil
½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
¼ teaspoon Black Pepper

Directions

Steps

1 Done	For the Ratatouille Halibut Heat the oil in a large sauté pan or skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 5 minutes, until translucent. Add the zucchini and cook for 3 minutes, until softened. Add the eggplant and cook for 3 minutes, until softened.
2 Done	Add the bell pepper and cook for 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer the ratatouille mixture to a bowl; set the pan aside.
3 Done	Season the fish with the salt, pepper, and paprika. Add the grapeseed oil to the pan. Once it is hot, add the fish to the pan and sear for 3 minutes.
4 Done	Flip the fish over and cover with the ratatouille. Cover the pan and cook the fish for 5 minutes.
5 Done	Remove the pan from the heat and let the fish steam for a few minutes, then serve.
6 Done	For the Basil Couscous Bring the water to a boil in a 2-quart saucepan. Stir in the couscous, cover the pan, and remove it from the heat. Let the couscous sit for 5 minutes.
7 Done	Fluff the couscous with a fork. Mix in the olive oil, lemon zest and juice, basil, salt, and pepper.