Name: Crispy Pan-Seared Halibut with Tomato Basil Quinoa
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: serves 2
Ingredients: two 8-ounce halibut filets, about 2 inches thick (anywhere around that size is great); 1/2 cup (85g) rinsed uncooked quinoa*; 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning; freshly ground black pepper, for seasoning; 1/4 cup (60ml) grapeseed or vegetable oil*; 2 cups (298g) baby tomatoes, cut in half; 1/4 cup (50g) pitted kalamata olives, sliced; 1/4 cup (36g) minced shallots*; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 Tablespoon (15ml) red wine vinegar; 1 Tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley; 1 Tablespoon thinly sliced fresh basil; squeeze of lemon juice + lemon slices for serving