Lemon Asparagus Pasta with White Fish.
So simple to prepare, my Lemon Asparagus Pasta with White Fish is a perfect entrée for this Lenten, Spring season. I used a protein enriched angel hair pasta to keep the dish light but any pasta of choice can be used. I used halibut in this recipe, but again, any light white fish will work. Lemon peel and lemon juice keep this dish bright; and a little fresh fennel and dried tarragon are the most perfect fish seasonings! In season nutritious and cleansing asparagus is a wonderful complement to the fish, but you could also use artichoke hearts which are in season and equally nutritious! You can omit the fish for a vegan version and use both asparagus and artichokes! Enjoy my Lemon Asparagus Pasta with White Fish with a dry white wine and a fresh green salad!
I am not going to give specific measurements or fish portion sizes as this would depend upon how much you want to prepare:
2-4 white fish fillets, halibut or other
2 tablespoons-1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Dried tarragon leaves
Garlic granules and red pepper flakes or use a garlic pepper sauce
Chopped organic fresh fennel and fronds
A few organic grape tomatoes, cut in half
1/2 to 1 bunch organic asparagus, trimmed and cut up
Peel and juice from 1 large organic lemon, save some of the peel for pasta
Extra bottled lemon juice
1-2 tablespoons unsalted butter
8 ounce-16 ounce package of angel hair pasta(or pasta of choice)
A little more olive oil and lemon juice for pasta
Shredded parmesan as garish, if desired
Place the fish fillets in a cold skillet with the olive oil
Season with salt, pepper, tarragon, garlic and red pepper
Add the fennel, tomatoes and asparagus
Add in half of the lemon peel and all of the fresh juice
Top with the butter
Heat the skillet to medium high
Cook the fish on each side for 3-4 minutes
Lower to simmer for a couple of minutes then remove from heat
In the meantime bring a well salted pot of water to boil
Add the pasta and cook to al dente
Drain pasta and transfer the pasta to a pot and toss with olive oil, the rest of lemon peel and extra lemon juice
Plate the pasta in deep bowls and top with the fish and vegetables
Garnish with parmesan
Serve and Enjoy!
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