halibut with asparagus

A healthy delicious recipe for halibut with asparagus two ways- in the sauce and as the side veggie. Tarragon and Fennel seed elevate this dish and infuse it with lovely spring flavor! Elegant yet simple.

Fennel Crusted Halibut with Asparagus 

shallot, rough diced

butter oil

asparagus

stock

salt, more to taste

white pepper (optional)

tarragon

lemon

olive oil

halibut, cod, black cod or sea bass

salt and pepper

fennel seeds

peas

tarragon leaves

Make the sauce

Cut the top 2-3 inches off the asparagus and set these tips aside. Trim off the tough ends. Slice the remaining asparagus stalks into very thin, 1/4 inch thick disks, until you have about 1 1/2 cups.  Any remaining stalks, add to the asparagus tips, cutting them to roughly the same size.

In a small saucepan, cook the shallot in the olive oil over medium heat until fragrant and golden, about 3 minutes. Add the 1 1/2 cups of asparagus disks and saute 1-2  minutes, stirring, then add the stock. Cover and simmer gently for 4-5 minutes or until asparagus is tender.

Don&#8217;t overcook or you will lose the lovely color.  Let this cool, then pour into a blender along with salt, tarragon and a squeeze of lemon. Blend until silky smooth. Taste and adjust lemon and salt. Place in a small saucepan and set aside until ready to serve. Cook the fish: Pat the fish dry and sprinkle all sides with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the tops with fennel seeds and gently press down into the flesh.

In a large skillet heat the butter or oil over medium heat. Place fish, fennel seed side-down, and sear until golden, about 4 minutes. Turn the fish over and add the asparagus tips and sliced radishes to the same pan. (You could also add other quick cooking veggies like snow peas of fresh peas if you like.). Season with salt and pepper and lightly saute them alongside the fish.

When the fish is done to your liking, squeeze with lemon and gently warm the Tarragon Asparagus sauce, stirring often. Do not cover or simmer the sauce, just warm it up, or you may lose the vibrant green color.

Divide the sauce generously among two plates, top with the seared fish and divide the asparagus and radishes. Top with sprouts or fresh tarragon leaves. Serve with lemon.

This looks fantastic, can't wait to try it.  The yield says 12 and I'm pretty sure you mean 2!

absolutely delicious!  the tarragon sauce yummy, the fennel perfect combo witht he tarragon.  we all loved it.!

Very good!  Served with rice which was a nice soaker-upper for the sauce.  Love a new way to eat asparagus too

We love this recipe! What could we use as a sub for  tarragon? During this time, we’re trying to use what we have without making unnecessary trips to the supermarket. Can we skip the tarragon? Any dried herbs you’d suggest? Thanks!

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