Lemon Zest Zucchini Noodles with Halibut can’t get any healthier than that. I know the pasta eaters are having a hard time fathoming that idea. However, if the zucchini is shredded correctly and cooked in the stated time given almost always you will have a perfect noodle consistency. But for a quick dish, you can purchase the noodles already prepared at your local supermarket.
This recipe is definitely for the person that is looking to lower their
carbohydrate intake with little effort.
First, you are going to need to gather these things for the meat portion of the meal.
- 8-10 ounces of halibut or you can substitute with your choice of seafood
- 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 garlic clove smashed
- A little salt and pepper to taste
Second, to prepare the already cooked zucchini noodles this is what you will use
- 12-16 ounces cooked zucchini noodles
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, rough chopped
- 1 large shallot, sliced thin
- 2 teaspoons of lemon zest
- 1/2 cup chopped Italian parsley (1/4 cup of basil can be substituted.)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice adding until desired taste is reached.
- Along with salt and pepper to desired taste
Putting the Halibut and Zucchini together
Before you get started preheat the oven to 375F. As a side note, you can also prepare this dish in a toaster oven.
The first step is to heat the oil in a medium skillet over a medium heat, Place the smashed garlic clove and swirl lightly to mix both ingredients.
Next, you are going to want to make sure to pat the fish dry and season it with salt and pepper. Sear both sides until they are golden. Hint: Let the fish sear until it has formed a crust on one side and then flip it. Moving it too much or turning too soon will cause the fish to stick to the pan. After you achieved your desired crispiness place it in a warm oven until it is too your liking. Depending on how thick the cut is it will take at least 3-6 minutes. Overcooking it will cause the fish to have a leathery consistency.
When that is finished get a large skillet and heat more oil over a medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic and stir for about the 3 mins or until you smell the two permeate throughout the kitchen.
Once that is finished add the zucchini noodles to the delicious smelling mixture. Season it with salt and let the noodles saute’ until they are softened, this should take about 4 min. Don’t forget to put in the lemon zest and fresh parsley along with a squeeze of lemon.
Do a taste test, separate into two bowls, and place the halibut on top. Cherry tomatoes, chili flakes along with pecorino cheese would put more excitement into the dish. It is optional though.
Wine Paring Recommendation
With this tasty dish, the recommended wine is a 2018 Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon Produced by Wine Ambassador, Napa Valley Ca.
With this More Than a Muse Cabernet Sauvignon, the ingredients are perfect for a seafood dish. The flavors are 100% black pepper, Cocoa, Spice along with Plum.
You will not be able to find this wine in any store. You can learn more about the wine as well as becoming a part of this amazing wine club.
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