Herb Crusted Halibut with Saffron Rice

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HERB CRUSTED HALIBUT WITH SAFFRON RICE

INGREDIENTS FOR THE RICE

• 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 3 cloves of garlic, chopped
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 6 pieces asparagus, chopped large
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• pinch saffron
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups Minute Rice
• 6 grape tomatoes, sliced in half

INGREDIENTS FOR THE FISH

• 2 pieces of Halibut
• 1 teaspoon thyme, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon of basil, chopped
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

DIRECTIONS

1. In a medium pot, saute the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic in olive oil until soft.  Add the asparagus, chicken stock, thyme, saffron, salt, pepper, and chicken stock.  Bring to a boil, add the Minute Rice, cover, and remove from the flame.  Let stand for 5 minutes.
2. Season the Halibut with salt, pepper, and thyme.  Saute over a medium high flame with olive oil.
3. Scoop the rice onto a plate and garnish with the sliced tomatoes.  Top with the Halibut and enjoy.

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Minute® Rice.