HALIBUT IN PARCHMENT
Makes 4 servings
This classic French technique of wrapping food in parchment paper, called en papillote, seals the deal on weeknight ease. Lemon and tomato add moisture and flavor as the fish steams to perfection in the parchment packets.
4 (6-ounce) skinless halibut fillets2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme, divided1¼ teaspoons kosher salt, divided1 teaspoon lemon zest½ teaspoon plus ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper, divided¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper1 lemon, thinly sliced1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved2 large shallots, thinly sliced4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and divided1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmedGarnish: chopped fresh thyme
1. Preheat oven to 400°. Line a 17½x12½-inch rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Sprinkle fish with 1 tablespoon thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, zest, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and red pepper.
3. Place 4…
