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Pistachio Halibut

There’s something intrinsically fun about cooking with pistachios. Besides having an addictive flavor, nuts are a great source of protein and unsaturated fats. They are thought to help build and protect the nervous system, and may even help repair existing damage. As a commonsense precaution, try to avoid any red-dyed nuts. Be sure to clean leeks thoroughly by slicing them in half lengthwise and allowing the water to sluice between the layers. Don’t expect asparagus to remain crisp in an infused one-pot meal; instead, savor the buttery softness of melt-in-your mouth stalks.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 2

Ingredients

Olive oil spray
1/2 leek (white part), chopped
1 small sweet potato, julienned
1/2 to 3/4 pound halibut fillets or steaks
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, or 1/2 teaspoon dried
1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram or oregano, or 1/2 teaspoon dried
2 teaspoons chopped fresh lavender or thyme, or 1/4 teaspoon dried
1 shiitake mushroom, thinly sliced
3 cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced
4 plum tomatoes, quartered
5 to 10 thick asparagus stalks, trimmed

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 450°F.

    Step 2

    Spray the inside and lid of a cast-iron Dutch oven with olive oil.

    Step 3

    Scatter the leek and sweet potato across the base of the pot. Place the fish on top. Drizzle the olive oil over the fish.

    Step 4

    In a small bowl, combine the pistachios, parsley, marjoram, and lavender. Spread the mixture over the fish.

    Step 5

    Scatter the mushrooms over and around the fish. Place the tomatoes around the pot, skin side down; top with the asparagus.

    Step 6

    Cover and bake for about 40 minutes, or until 3 minutes after the aroma of a fully cooked meal escapes the oven. Serve immediately.

  2. nutrition information

    Step 7

    Calories: 359

    Step 8

    Protein: 20g

    Step 9

    Carbohydrates: 36g

    Step 10

    Fat: 16g

    Step 11

    Cholesterol: 19mg

    Step 12

    Sodium: 169mg

    Step 13

    Fiber: 7g

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