Prosciutto-Wrapped Halibut with Asparagus Sauce Recipe

Name: Prosciutto-Wrapped Halibut with Asparagus Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons unsalted butter; 4 scallions, thinly sliced; 1 pound asparagus, spears sliced 1/2 inch thick, tips reserved separately; 1 cup water; 1 cup packed baby spinach leaves; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 8 thin slices of prosciutto; 4 skinless halibut fillets (about 5 ounces each); 8 small sage leaves, halved lengthwise; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

5 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 scallions, thinly sliced
1 pound asparagus, spears sliced 1/2 inch thick, tips reserved separately
1 cup water
1 cup packed baby spinach leaves
Salt and freshly ground pepper
8 thin slices of prosciutto
4 skinless halibut fillets (about 5 ounces each)
8 small sage leaves, halved lengthwise
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1
Preheat the oven to 450.
2
In a skillet, melt 4 tablespoons of the butter.
3
Add the scallions and cook over low heat until softened, about 3 minutes.
4
Add the asparagus spears and the water and cook until tender and the water is reduced to 1/4 cup, about 5 minutes.
5
Add the spinach and cook just until wilted, about 2 minutes.
6
Puree the mixture in a blender until smooth; season with salt and pepper.
7
Transfer the sauce to a small saucepan and keep warm.
8
Arrange the prosciutto slices in pairs, overlapping them slightly.
9
Place a halibut fillet in the center of the prosciutto and top each fillet with 2 sage leaves.
10
Season with salt and pepper and wrap the prosciutto around the fish.
11
In a large ovenproof skillet, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter in the olive oil.
12
Add the halibut and cook over high heat until browned on the bottom, about 3 minutes.
13
Carefully flip the fish and add the asparagus tips to the skillet.
14
Transfer to the oven and roast the prosciutto-wrapped halibut for 5 minutes.
15
Spoon the asparagus-spinach puree onto plates.
16
Arrange the prosciutto-wrapped halibut and asparagus tips alongside and serve immediately.

183

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, 4 scallions, thinly sliced, 1 pound asparagus, spears sliced 1/2 inch thick, tips reserved separately, 1 cup water, and more.

Yes, Prosciutto-Wrapped Halibut with Asparagus Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Prosciutto-Wrapped Halibut with Asparagus Sauce

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