Peas With Halibut

1. 1

   If using bacon, cut it into 1/4-inch bits, and render it with 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium high heat in a large skillet, which can later be covered.

2. 2

   Stir until crisp.

3. 3

   Remove with a slotted spoon, and reserve.

4. 4

   If using olive oil or butter, put 3 tablespoons in skillet over medium high heat.

5. 5

   Brown fish in fat quickly, just a couple of minutes to a side, sprinkling it with salt and pepper as it browns.

6. 6

   Remove, and set aside.

7. 7

   Add onions to pan, and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes.

8. 8

   Add peas and lettuce, and cook, stirring, until glistening.

9. 9

   Add a little more salt and pepper.

10. 10

    Return fish to pan, simply resting it on top of peas-lettuce mixture.

11. 11

    Turn heat to medium-low, cover, and cook gently until fish is done.

12. 12

    (A thin-bladed knife inserted into its thickest part will meet little or no resistance.)

13. 13

    Remove fish to a platter.

14. 14

    Stir bacon and mint into peas mixture.

15. 15

    Taste, and adjust seasoning as necessary.

16. 16

    Serve fish with vegetable mixture on the side.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.