MINTY HALIBUT PASTA

Minty Halibut Pasta image

I love recipes like this that combine numerous colors, tastes and textures.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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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 zest
1 halibut or swordfish steak (1/2 pound and 1 inch thick)

Steps:

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 zest 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 452 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 663mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 32g protein.