Microwave Halibut with Garden style Marinara Sauce
Ingredients
- 4 halibut, cod or shark steaks, cut 1 inch thick (about 2 lbs)
- 3/4 tsp freshly-ground pepper
- 2 small zucchini and/or yellow summer squash
- 1 small onion, halved, then thinly sliced
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 1/2 tsp oregano, crushed
- 14 1/2 ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
- red pepper flakes
- salt
Instructions
Place halibut steaks in an 11 x 7 inch glass baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap, venting at one corner. Microwave (HIGH) for 6 to 8 minutes or until fish flakes easily, turning and sprinkling with pepper after 3 minutes. Let stand, covered, while preparing sauce. For sauce: Cut squash in half lengthwise, then into slices. Place in a 2 quart casserole along with onion, garlic and remaining additional pepper. Microwave (HIGH) covered, for 3 minutes or until nearly tender. Stir red pepper flakes into tomatoes and add to vegetable mixture. Microwave (HIGH) 2 minutes more or until thickened, stirring every 30 seconds. Add freshly-ground Sea Salt to taste. To serve, place fish on individual serving plates and spoon sauce on top. If desired, serve with hot cooked couscous. Makes 4 servings.