Broiled Halibut with Ricotta-Pea Puree
- 3 small carrots, quartered lengthwise
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 4 6 -ounce center-cut skinless halibut fillets (1 3/4 inches thick)
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 10 -ounce package frozen peas
- 1/3 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Preheat the broiler.
- Line a broiler pan with foil and preheat 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, brush the carrots and onion with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Brush the fish with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with the paprika; brush to coat the fish evenly with paprika.
- Carefully remove the pan from the oven, place the fish in the center and scatter the onion and carrots around.
- Broil until the fish is golden and just cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, microwave the peas in a bowl with 1/4 cup water until just tender, about 4 minutes.
- Transfer the peas and liquid to a food processor and pulse with the ricotta, butter and a pinch of salt to make a slightly chunky puree.
- Divide the puree among plates and top with the fish, carrots, onion and pan juices.
- Per serving: Calories 429; Fat 20 g (Saturated 6 g); Cholesterol 72 mg; Sodium 484 mg; Carbohydrate 18 g; Fiber 5 g; Protein 42 g
- Photograph by Antonis Achilleos
carrots, red onion, extravirgin olive oil, kosher salt, center, paprika, frozen peas, ricotta cheese, unsalted butter
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/broiled-halibut-with-ricotta-pea-puree-recipe.html (may not work)