Recipe: Orange Roughy with Basil and Peppers (microwave)

ORANGE ROUGHY WITH BASIL AND PEPPERS

2 red or green bell peppers, seeded and julienne sliced
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 tbsp chopped fresh basil or 1 tsp dried basil leaves
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1 lb orange roughy fillets
1 dash paprika
1 lemon, cut in wedges (for serving)

Layer peppers and onion over bottom of a shallow 12x7-inch 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.

Makes 4 servings
Source: Medford Mail Tribune, 26 July 1994