Minty Halibut Pasta Recipe

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Minty Halibut Pasta Recipe

Prep: 15 min. + standing Grill: 10 min.

Yield: 2 Servings

15 10 25

Ingredients

1 large tomato, diced
2 tablespoons minced fresh mint or 2 teaspoons dried mint
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
5 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
4 ounces uncooked penne pasta
1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
1 halibut or swordfish steak (1/2 pound and 1 inch thick)

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the first four ingredients. Add 3 teaspoons oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; mix well. Let stand for 30 minutes.
Cook pasta according to package directions. Combine orange peel with remaining oil, salt and pepper; rub over both sides of fish. Grill fish, uncovered, over medium heat or broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
Cut into 1-in. cubes. Drain pasta; transfer to a serving bowl. Add swordfish and mint vinaigrette; toss to coat. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving equals 452 calories, 15 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 36 mg cholesterol, 663 mg sodium, 47 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 32 g protein.

Originally published as Minty Halibut Pasta in Cooking for One or Two Cookbook , p215