Pan Seared Turbot with Summer Squash and Orzo
Pan Seared Turbot with Summer Squash and Orzo

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There's still plenty of summer squash in the market. I like to dice it small for this dish, cook it with a little garlic and marjoram or mint and toss it with Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the orzo and salt generously. Meanwhile, heat a large, heavy skillet over medium heat and add olive oil and garlic.

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To get started with this recipe, we have to first prepare a few ingredients. You can cook pan seared turbot with summer squash and orzo using 11 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you cook that.

The ingredients needed to make Pan Seared Turbot with Summer Squash and Orzo:
  1. Get 1/2 cup orzo
  2. Prepare 1 Kosher salt, to taste
  3. Make ready 2 6-ounce skin off turbot filets
  4. Get 1 Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  5. Get 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  6. Take 2 tsp olive oil
  7. Get 8 oz summer squash, sliced 1/4 inch thick
  8. Get 2 small shallots, sliced
  9. Take 1 tsp lemon zest
  10. Make ready 1 Juice of 1/2 lemon
  11. Take 8 leaves fresh basil leaves, torn

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Steps to make Pan Seared Turbot with Summer Squash and Orzo:
  1. In a large saucepan set over high heat, bring 2 quarts of water to a boil. Add the orzo pasta and a generous pinch of salt and cook until al dente, about 7 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water and transfer to a medium bowl.
  2. In the meantime, rinse and pat dry the halibut and season on both sides with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  3. Heat the butter in a large cast iron or non-stick skillet set over medium high heat just until melted. Add the squash and cook, stirring frequently, for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the shallots and continue to cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until squash is just tender. Remove to the bowl with the orzo, toss to combine and keep warm.
  4. Add the olive oil to the pan and heat until shimmering. Add the fish and cook for 3 minutes or until golden brown. Turn the fish over and continue to cook just until cooked through and opaque, about 2 minutes.
  5. Add the lemon zest, juice and basil leaves to the squash and orzo and toss to combine. Divide between 2 plates and top with the fish. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Remove from the oven and cover with foil to keep warm. Pan-searing is a simple cooking technique and leads to a perfectly cooked piece of fish almost every time. Follow the steps and don't be afraid! Fish is a great source of protein and most whitefish, like this turbot, are low in fat. By swapping beef for fish, you'll also be saying goodbye to unwanted.

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