Lemon roasted halibut and asparagus

Using the asparagus as a bed for the halibut gives it a wonderful flavour and makes this a one dish oven roast.
by Emily Richards PH Ec.
180 cal Serves 2
Prep time 0h 10m
Cook time 0h 15m
Total time 0h 25m
Halibut and asparagus spears in baking pan

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Step 1

    Heat oven to 425° F (220° C)

  2. Step 2

    Place asparagus close together in a single layer in a lightly greased shallow baking pan; sprinkle with pepper. Place halibut on top of asparagus.

  3. Step 3

    In a small bowl, combine parsley, garlic, lemon rind and hot pepper flakes. Coat top of both halibut pieces. Roast in 425° F (220° C) oven for about 15 minutes or until fish flakes when tested with a fork. Remove from oven and drizzle halibut and asparagus with lemon juice and oil to serve.

Nutritional information

Per serving (1 of 2)

Calories
180
Protein
27 g
Sodium
65 mg
Potassium
790 mg
Total fat
5 g
Saturated fat
1 g
Cholesterol
35 mg
Carbohydrates
7 g
Fibre
3 g
Sugars
3 g
Added sugars
0 g

Recipe developed by Emily Richards, PH Ec. ©Heart and Stroke Foundation 2018.

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