Orange roughy with basil & peppers

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2Red or Green Bell Peppers; seeded and julienne sliced
1smallOnion; thinly sliced
1tablespoonFresh Basil; chopped or
1teaspoonDried Basil Leaves
¼teaspoonGround Pepper
1poundsOrange Roughy Fillets
1dashPaprika
1Lemon; cut in wedges

Directions

Layer peppers and onion over bottom of a shallow 12 x 7" microwave-safe baking dish. Sprinkle with half of the basil and half the pepper. Cover dish with plastic wrap, leaving one corner open to vent. Microwave on HIGH (100%) setting for 2-3 minutes, or until vegetables are partially tender.

Arrange fillets over vegetables, with thickest portions toward outside, and sprinkle with remaining basil and pepper. Dust lightly with paprika. Cover with vented plastic wrap and microwave 7-9 minutes longer, or until fish flakes easily with a fork, rotating dish ½ turn after 4 minutes. Let stand, covered, 3 minutes before serving with lemon wedges.

Source: Medford Mail Tribune, 26 July 1994 Typed by Katherine Smith