Rotini with Halibut and Peas
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Arkansas Democrat Gazette- Susan Nicholson
Serves 6 peopleCategories: Pasta- Pasta Sauce- Pizza- Flatbread
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp. olive oil, divided use
- 12 oz. halibut, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (or other firm white fish)
- 2 plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced
- Coarse salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cups frozen peas, thawed
- 1 (14 oz.) can unsalted vegetable broth
- 12 oz. multigrain rotini pasta
- Freshly chopped parsley to garnish
Directions
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Heat 2 Tbsp. olive oil in a large skillet over medium. Add halibut and cook 3 minutes or until almost cooked through, stirring occasionally. Remove fish with slotted spoon, place in a bowl and set aside.
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Add tomatoes to skillet and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Return fish to skillet; season with salt and pepper occasionally. Return fish to skillet; season with salt and pepper and heat thoroughly. Place fish and tomatoes in a bowl and set aside.
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Heat remaining olive oil in same skillet over medium. Add onion and cook 3 minutes or until onion is softened. Add peas and vegetable broth to skillet. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 5 minutes.
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Process peas and broth mixture in a blender until smooth. Return mixture to skillet and season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Meanwhile, cook rotini according to package directions, drain and return to pot. Add fish mixture to hot rotini and toss.
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Pour pea sauce on a large platter. Top with fish and rotini mixture. Garnish with parsley and serve.