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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Pea Puree
In a pot, bring water to a boil and add the English peas. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until tender. Drain and transfer to a blender.
- 2
Blend the Pea Puree
Add a tablespoon of olive oil and a pinch of salt to the peas in the blender. Blend until smooth and set aside.
- 3
Make the Basil Oil
In a small saucepan, heat 1/4 cup of olive oil over low heat. Add the fresh basil and let it infuse for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and strain the oil into a bowl.
- 4
Cook the Green Beans
In the same pot used for the peas, bring water to a boil again and add the green beans. Cook for 4-5 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Drain and set aside.
- 5
Sear the Halibut
Season the halibut fillets with salt and black pepper. In a large skillet, heat the remaining olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the halibut fillets and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- 6
Plate the Dish
On each plate, spread a generous amount of the pea puree. Top with a seared halibut fillet, drape with basil oil, and arrange green beans alongside.
- 7
Finish with Lemon
Drizzle lemon juice over the top before serving.
