At the heart of the plate is a perfectly cooked halibut, golden and flaky. Surrounding it, a rainbow of roasted spring vegetables: petite French beans, cherry tomatoes, and baby radishes. The side offering is a small heap of vibrant green pea purée. Drizzled over the halibut is a vibrant tangy citrus dressing, and sprinkled around the plate are fresh herbs. The contrast between the white fish, colorful vegetables, and green accents makes a striking, photogenic dish.

Provençale Halibut with Roasted Spring Vegetables

Name: Provençale Halibut with Roasted Spring Vegetables
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 2 (200g each) halibut fillets; 1/4 cup petite French beans; 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes; 1/4 cup baby radishes; 1/2 cup fresh peas; 1 lemon zest and juice; 1/4 cup fresh parsley; 1/4 cup fresh dill; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Fresh halibut filet with garden-fresh veggies and tangy vinaigrette

Category Main Course

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 25 minutes

Style French

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily recipe · June 09, 2024

A little about this dish

This creative twist on a French classic infuses the delicate flavor of halibut with vibrant seasonal herbs and a tangy citrus dressing. The halibut is the star of this dish, complemented beautifully by colorful roasted vegetables.

Ingredients (for 2)

Halibut fillets — 2 (200g each)
Petite french beans — 1/4 cup
Cherry tomatoes — 1/4 cup
Baby radishes — 1/4 cup
Fresh peas — 1/2 cup
Lemon — 1 — zest and juice
Fresh parsley — 1/4 cup
Fresh dill — 1/4 cup
Olive oil — 2 tbsp
Salt — 1/2 tsp
Black pepper — 1/4 tsp

Preparation

Step 1 — 🌡️🔥🔛

Preheat your oven to 400F (200C).
Step 2 — 🍅🥬🧂🔀

Toss the French beans, cherry tomatoes, and radishes with half of the olive oil, salt, and pepper, then spread them on a baking sheet.
Step 3 — 🥦🍅🔥

Place the veggies in the preheated oven and bake for about 15 minutes until the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.
Step 4 — 🟢💧🌪️

In the meantime, prepare the pea purée by boiling the peas until they become tender, then blend them with a little water until the mixture turns smooth.
Step 5 — 🐟🍋🌿🍳

Season the halibut fillets with the remaining oil, salt, pepper, lemon zest, parsley, and dill, then sear on high heat for 2-3 minutes on each side.
Step 6 — 🐟🥬🔥

Place the seared halibut fillets on top of the roasted vegetables and continue baking for 10 more minutes, until the fish is flaky and cooked through.
Step 7 — 🍽️🍋⚡

Serve the dish with a side of pea purée and a drizzle of lemon juice.

A final fox tip

This dish can be easily customizable with different seasonal vegetables. To involve kids in this recipe, have them help with washing the veggies and placing them on the baking sheet. They can also help with plating up the finished meal for a family cooking experience.