Name: Herbed Halibut & Spring Vegetables en Papillote
Ingredients: 8 ounces asparagus spears (trimmed, diagonally sliced into 2-inch pieces); 1 large carrot (cut into matchstick-sized strips); 1 medium leek (white and light green parts only) (cut in half crosswise, thoroughly washed, sliced into thin strips); 4 each halibut steaks (3-4 ounces each, rinsed and patted dry); 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp ground black pepper; 4 sprigs fresh tarragon (about 4 inches long); 2 Tbsp fresh chives (sliced); 2 tsp olive oil

Herbed Halibut & Spring Vegetables en Papillote

For this American Heart Association* recipe, halibut is baked with vegetables and herbs in a parchment packet--a French technique known as en papillote. It's easy, delicious and healthy.

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Servings (3-4 oz. fish and 1/2 cup vegetables per serving)

Ingredients

8 ounces asparagus spears trimmed, diagonally sliced into 2-inch pieces
1 large carrot cut into matchstick-sized strips
1 medium leek (white and light green parts only) cut in half crosswise, thoroughly washed, sliced into thin strips
4 each halibut steaks 3-4 ounces each, rinsed and patted dry
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
4 sprigs fresh tarragon about 4 inches long
2 Tbsp fresh chives sliced
2 tsp olive oil

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425°F. Cut eight 15-inch-long sheets of cooking parchment or aluminum foil. Set aside.
Place the asparagus in the center of four of the parchment sheets. Place the carrot and leek on the asparagus. Place the fish on the vegetables. Sprinkle with the salt and pepper. Place a tarragon sprig on each piece of fish. Sprinkle with the chives. Drizzle with the oil.
Place one of the remaining four sheets of parchment over the fish. Fold the edges toward the center. Holding the tops together, fold several times to seal securely. Transfer the packets to a large rimmed baking sheet. (The packets can be made up to 6 hours in advance. Cover and refrigerate until baking time.)
Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven.
Using the tines of a fork, carefully open a packet away from you (to prevent steam burns). If the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork, carefully open the remaining packets and serve. If the fish isn't cooked enough, reclose the open packet and bake all the packets for 1 to 2 minutes more.
Serve the fish and vegetables in the packets.

Notes

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*This recipe is reprinted with permission from American Heart Association Go Fresh. Copyright © 2014 by the American Heart Association. Published by Clarkson Potter/Publishers, a division of Random House, Inc. Available from booksellers everywhere.

Nutrition

Calories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 23gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 240mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

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Note: Since everyone’s health history and nutritional needs are so different, please make sure that you talk with your doctor and a registered dietitian to get advice about the diet and exercise plan that‘s right for you.

Herbed Halibut & Spring Vegetables en Papillote