Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 1 to 2 lemons)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 (6-ounce) skinless center-cut halibut fillets
  • Vegetable oil cooking spray
  • 5 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 large or 4 small shallots, thinly sliced
  • 1 large red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and sliced into 1/4-inch-thick slices
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen petite peas, thawed
  • 1 packed cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves

Method

  • For the fish: In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  • Pour the mixture into a resealable plastic bag.
  • Add the halibut and coat with the lemon mixture.
  • Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Place an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 400F.
  • Spray a small rimmed baking sheet or glass baking dish with vegetable oil cooking spray.
  • Remove the halibut from the marinade and arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Roast for 15 to 18 minutes, until the fish flakes easily and is cooked through.
  • For the salad: Heat 3 tablespoons of the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the shallots and bell pepper.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook, stirring frequently, until the shallots are soft and translucent, about 6 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from the heat.
  • Add the peas, 1 cup chopped mint, the lemon zest and thyme.
  • Drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and stir to combine.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Spoon the salad onto 4 plates and top each with a halibut fillet.
  • Garnish with the remaining 2 tablespoons chopped mint and serve.