Baked Halibut with Orzo, Spinach, and Cherry Tomatoes

Name: Baked Halibut with Orzo, Spinach, and Cherry Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 fillets 6- to 7-ounce halibut fillets; 1 cup orzo (rice-shaped pasta); 1 clove garlic clove, minced; 4 cups (packed) baby spinach; 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes

A light and healthy Mediterranean-style dish featuring tender baked halibut served over orzo pasta tossed with fresh spinach and sweet cherry tomatoes in a lemon-olive oil dressing.

2 servings

27 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
•2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
•2 fillets 6- to 7-ounce halibut fillets
•1 cup orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
•1 clove garlic clove, minced
•4 cups (packed) baby spinach
•1 cup halved cherry tomatoes

Cooking Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 425°F. Whisk 2 tablespoons oil and lemon juice in bowl; season dressing with salt and pepper. Place halibut on rimmed baking sheet; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Drizzle with some of dressing. Bake until just opaque in center, about 12 minutes.
12 min
2.
Meanwhile, cook pasta in large saucepan of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite; drain. Add 2 tablespoons oil and garlic to same saucepan; sauté over medium heat 1 minute. Add drained pasta, spinach, and tomatoes; stir to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat. Cover; let stand 1 minute (spinach will wilt). Divide pasta between 2 plates. Top with halibut and remaining dressing.
15 min