Recipes

Halibut with Broccoli

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 2-3 cups small broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
• 1/4 cup finely ground almonds (use blender to grind or purchase almond meal
• 2 tsp minced fresh tarragon or basil (or 1 tsp dried)
• 1 tbsp olive oil or coconut oil
• 1 pound halibut fillets
• 1/2 cup chicken broth or fish stock
• fresh or dried basil for garnish
• 1/3 cup lemon juice

Directions

• Step 1 Steam broccoli until slightly tender, but not too soft. Set Aside
• Step 2 In a small bowl, mix herbs with ground almonds.
• Step 3 Dip each halibut into the almond mixture.
• Step 4 Heat 1 tbsp olive oil or coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat and saute halibut for about 4 minutes on each side depending on thickness.
• Step 5 Transfer to serving dish and cover with foil to keep warm.
• Step 6 Add 1/2 cup of broth or stock to skillet and stir in broccoli to reheat.
• Step 7 Add lemon juice and season to taste with salt, if needed and pepper.
• Step 8 Spoon broccoli with juices on top of the halibut fillets, garnish with sprinkle of basil and serve immediately.