The chalkboard signs advertising “Fresh Halibut” are starting to appear; another sign that spring is finally here. Despite living on the west coast I’m not a big lover of fish and will go out of my way to avoid salmon at all costs. That said, I have mastered the art of making fish taste good.

Today’s menu is one of my favourite west coast meals: Halibut with Mayonnaise Dressing, Baby Potatoes with Fresh Dill and Roasted Asparagus with Balsamic Vinegar.

Roasted Halibut with Mayonnaise Dressing

Ingredients:

• 4 6 to 7 oz pieces of halibut (I like nice thick pieces so avoid the tail pieces)
• 3/4 cup Hellman’s mayonnaise
• 1/4 marmalade jam or citrus jam like apricot
• sea salt to taste

Directions

Heat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Pat the fish dry with a paper towel and sprinkle with coarse sea salt. In a measuring cup, stir in mayonnaise and jam. Mix well and pour over the halibut pieces, coating the top and sides. Bake at 400 for 10 - 15 minutes (will vary depending on the thickness of the fillets.) Serves four.
Baby Potatoes with Dill

• 12 - 16 new potatoes
• fresh dill
• 2 tbsp butter
• sea salt

Wash potatoes and steam in a pot. Once cooked, drain pot and add butter, chopped dill and sprinkle of sea salt. Once butter’s melted pour over potatoes, coating them evenly and serve immediately. Makes four servings.

Roasted Asparagus with Balsamic Vinegar

• 1 pound fresh asparagus (12 to 14 medium), trimmed and peeled
• 2 tsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 3 tbsp freshly grated parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 500°F. In a large shallow baking pan toss asparagus with oil and salt and pepper to taste until coated well. Roast asparagus, shaking pan every 2 minutes, until tender and lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Remove pan from oven and drizzle vinegar over asparagus, shaking pan to combine well. Sprinkle with fresh parmesan and serve immediately. Serves four.

These dishes are very simple to make and they taste delicious. Depending on where you purchase your vegetables and fish, it might even qualify for the 100 Mile Diet.

Cheers,

Julie

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