Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 lbs cod fish fillets
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons dried dill
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
  • 10 stalks asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 5 shallots, sliced 1/2-inch thick
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil

Method

  • Parboil (approx 3 minutes) asparagus in 1 cup water.
  • Discard water, set asparagus aside.
  • Sear shallots in olive oil set aside.
  • Sear fillets in same pan of olive oil 2 minutes each side.
  • Add juice, dill, pepper, asparagus, and garlic.
  • Allow to reduce slightly.
  • Add remaining water.
  • Cover and cook over medium heat 8 minutes.
  • Turn fillets allow to cook another 4 minutes.
  • May I suggest serving with brown rice.