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Seared Halibut with Ricotta Pea Puree

Seared seasoned halibut on a pea puree with roasted vegetables
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Lunch, Main Course
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

For the fish:

  • 4 6oz halibut filets or other white fish
  • salt
  • pepper
  • garlic powder
  • onion powder
  • smoked paprika
  • dried or fresh dill
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • chopped fresh parsley for serving

For the pea puree:

  • 1 shallot peeled and thinly sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves root end removed but skin on
  • 10 oz frozen peas
  • 1/3 cup park skim ricotta
  • black garlic salt or normal salt
  • black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp aleppo pepper

For the roasted vegetables:

  • whatever vegetables you like
  • 1-2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • salt
  • pepper

Instructions
 

For the vegetables:

  • Clean and cut vegetables. Place on a foil lined baking sheet and toss with the oil and balsamic and a sprinkling of salt and pepper to your tastes. Make a little space on the sheet and add the shallots and garlic and toss with a little oil.
  • Place in a 425 degree oven. Roast for 15-20 minutes, then remove the shallots and garlic and set aside. Continue roasting the vegetables, mixing a few times, for another 20-25 minutes.

For the pea puree:

  • Heat the peas and 1/4 cup water in a microwave safe bowl in the microwave for about 4 minutes. Add the blender cup along with the ricotta, garlic, shallots, aleppo, and a pinch of black garlic salt. Puree until smooth, adding a little more water if needed. You want it like a very thick soup. Taste and adjust seasoning. Set aside in a microwave safe bowl so you can reheat right before serving.

For the fish:

  • Sprinkle the fish with salt, pepper and the seasonings. Rub into the flesh and allow to sit for 10-15 minutes. Heat the oil to very hot in a non stick pan and add the fish, seasoning side down.
  • Cook without moving for about 4-5 minutes, checking it isn't burning by gently lifting one corner of a piece, so that you get a nice sear on it. Then flip and cover with a lid and cook for a few more minutes until fish is cooked through.
  • Spread some reheated pea puree across the plate, top with fish and add the roasted vegetables. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.
Keyword Lunch, Main Dish, Seafood, Vegetable