Halibut with Pea Pesto

4 SERVINGS

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INGREDIENTS FOR THE FISH

4 halibut fillets (150 g)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
150 g frozen peas
3 cloves of garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
Pea shoots
Salt
Pepper

INGREDIENTS FOR THE PESTO

150 g frozen peas
50 g grated Parmesan
50 g olive oil
2 cloves of garlic
1 handful fresh basil
10 mint leaves
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt

INSTRUCTIONS

1
First, prepare the pesto. Allow the peas to thaw to room temperature. In a tall container, mix the peas, Parmesan, crushed garlic, herbs, and olive oil. Blend with an immersion blender until smooth. Stir in the lemon juice and salt to taste if necessary. Set aside.
2
Season the fish with salt, pepper, and drizzle with lemon juice. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a pan. Sauté the halibut until golden brown, about 3 - 4 minutes on each side. Remove from the stove, place a spoonful of pea pesto on each fillet, and let the pesto melt under a lid.
3
Peel and slice the remaining garlic. Sauté the garlic in 1 tablespoon of butter until golden, add the peas, and quickly sauté for just a few minutes. The peas should remain firm and bright green. Season with salt and pepper.
4
Serve the halibut with pesto alongside the sautéed peas and sprinkle with pea shoots.

Zuzana Nová

Zuzana is a mother of two, a great cook, and the author of the blog Nová kuchyně. She also prepares recipes especially for Rohlík, and thus for you. Taste some of her delicacies.