Halibut In Paper With Yummy Summer Veg Recipes

HALIBUT IN PAPER WITH YUMMY SUMMER VEG

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 500°F.
• Fold four 9 x 13-inch pieces of parchment paper in half. Starting at the top of the fold, cut each piece into a large half heart shape (takes you back to Valentine's Day in school, doesn't it?). When the papers are opened, they should be the shape of full hearts. If they're not perfect, that's okay, but a big heart is always better.
• In a large bowl, combine the zucchini, haricots verts, tomatoes, onion, garlic, and red pepper. Toss with olive oil and season with the thyme and salt. Oil and salt the halibut as well. This is the only chance to season the veggies and the fish, so take advantage of it! Taste the veggies; they should taste good. If not, adjust the seasoning.
• Open the parchment paper hearts and brush the paper with olive oil, leaving a 1-inch border.
• Divide the seasoned veggies evenly between the parchment hearts, then lay the fish on top and place two lemon slices on top of each fillet. Close the paper in half over the fish. Working from one end of the parchment to the other, fold the bottom of the paper over the top to create a closure. The seal needs to be really secure so the steam won't escape during the cooking process. Before the package is completely sealed, carefully pour an equal amount of wine into each and complete the enclosure. Put the packages on a baking sheet and cook for 8 to 9 minutes.
• Remove the packages from the oven and place each one on a serving dish. Give each diner the chance to slice open their own package so they can enjoy the burst of aromatic steam that will be released-it's like a fish facial!
• Parchment is traditional here, but you can use aluminum foil to wrap your fish and it will work just fine-even easier to seal!

HALIBUT WITH SPRING ONION AND SUMMER SQUASH SAUTE

Steps:

• Cut onion bulbs in half lengthwise (quarter if large). Cut enough onion tops into 2" lengths to measure 1 cup. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until almost smoking. Add onion bulbs, cut side down; cook until golden, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in same skillet. Add squash; cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and just tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in onion bulbs, 1 cup onion tops, and 1 tablespoon thyme leaves; season with salt and pepper and cook until onion tops wilt, about 1 minute longer. Remove from heat; set squash mixture aside.
• Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Season halibut with salt. Add fish and thyme sprigs to skillet and cook until fish is golden brown, about 5 minutes. Turn fish and cook until just cooked through and opaque in the center, about 2 minutes longer. Divide onion-squash sauté among plates; top with halibut.

HALIBUT WITH SUMMER VEGETABLE SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion; sauté 5 minutes. Add tomatoes; sauté 3 minutes. Stir in zucchini, corn, 3 tablespoons basil and parsley. Cover and simmer until zucchini is crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.
• Add halibut fillets to sauce in skillet. Sprinkle fish and sauce generously with salt and pepper. Cover; simmer until fish is opaque in center, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Drizzle lime juice over.
• Using spatula, transfer fish to plates. Spoon sauce over. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons basil and serve.