Halibut with Sweet Pepper and Basil

This is our favourite way to serve halibut. I adapted this recipe from one listed at The London Free Press. My version serves two.

• 2 halibut fillets
• 3 Tbsp rice flour
• 4 Tbsp olive oil, divided
  
• 1/2 cup sweet onion, diced
• 1 small clove garlic, minced
• 1 sweet orange pepper, diced
• 1 baby zucchini, diced
• 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1-2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
• salt and pepper to taste
  

1. Preheat oven to 400 F. Heat 2 Tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat in an ovenproof skillet.
2. Season the rice flour with salt and pepper and dredge the halibut in the mixture.
   
3. Sear the halibut flesh-side down for 3 minutes.
4. Flip the fish over and cook another 2-3 minutes.
5. Move skillet to the oven and bake 8-10 minutes until fish flakes with a fork.
   
6. Meanwhile, heat 2 Tbsp olive oil over medium heat in another small skillet. Add onion and cook until soft.
7. Add garlic and orange pepper, cook 4 minutes.
8. Add zucchini, cook 2 minutes.
9. Stir in parsley, balsamic vinegar, basil, and salt and pepper to taste.
   
10. Divide halibut and vegetable mixture between two plates. Serve immediately. Brown rice makes a nice accompaniment.