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Preheat nonstick or well-seasoned cast iron grill pan over medium high heat.
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Drizzle halibut pieces with oil, then season with crab boil seasoning, salt and pepper.
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Grill on a hot pan 4 or 5 minutes on each side.
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Place melted butter in a small dish and add juice of 1/2 lemon.
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Combine all ingredients for the tartar sauce in a small bowl.
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Lightly toast buns on grill pan after fish is removed.
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To assemble, brush bun bottoms and fish with lemon butter.
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Top fish with tomato and lettuce and slather the bun tops with tartar sauce, then serve.
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Serve with Asparagus salad and fancy chips.
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1 small shallot or 1/2 large shallot, finely chopped
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1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball it
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1 pound asparagus, thin spears
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2 endive, cored and thinly sliced
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1/2 small red bell pepper, chopped
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1/2 pound bow tie pasta, farfalle, cooked to al dente and cooled
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1/2 cup frozen green peas
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1/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley, a couple of handfuls
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3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper
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Heat shallot and oil in microwave safe covered dish for 30 seconds or in a small pan on the stovetop over medium low heat for 5 minutes.
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Allow oil to cool back to room temperature.
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Hold a spear of asparagus at each end and snap it.
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The spear breaks where the tender tops meet the tough bottoms.
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Line the broken spear up with the bundle of cleaned asparagus.
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Cut the spears using the guideline of the snapped spear.
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Par boil the asparagus tops in 1 inch simmering water covered for 3 to 5 minutes.
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Cool under cold running water and drain.
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Cut asparagus into 1-inch pieces on an angle and add to a bowl.
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Combine chopped, cooked asparagus with shredded endive, red bell pepper, cooked pasta, green peas and chopped parsley.
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The peas will defrost as you toss salad.
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Pour vinegar into a small bowl and whisk in cooled shallot oil.
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Pour dressing over salad and toss.
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Season salad with salt and pepper, to your taste and toss again.
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Cook Time: 20 minutes, overlapping, including pasta
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Ease of preparation: easy
