Orange Roughy With Basil And Peppers

Recipe Ingredients

2		Red or green bell peppers - seeded and julienne
1		Onion - thinly sliced (small)
1 tablespoon	15ml	Fresh basil - chopped or
1 teaspoon	5ml	Dried basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Ground pepper
1 lb	454g / 16oz	Orange roughy fillets
1/8 teaspoon	0.6ml	Paprika
1		Lemon - cut in wedges

Recipe Instructions

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 1/2 turn after 4 minutes. Let stand, covered, 3 minutes before serving with lemon wedges.

Source:
Medford Mail Tribune, 26 July 1994

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