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

Category Main Course
Prep 20 minutes
Cook 25 minutes
Style French
Technique Baking
Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily Recipe: June 09, 2024

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)

Preparation

  1. Step 1 - 🌡️🔥🔛
    Preheat your oven to 400F (200C).
  2. 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.
  3. Step 3 - 🥦🍅🔥
    Place the veggies in the preheated oven and bake for about 15 minutes until the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Step 7 - 🍽️🍋⚡
    Serve the dish with a side of pea purée and a drizzle of lemon juice.

Additional

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.