Herb and Flower-Crusted Alaska Halibut

Ingredients

• 4 Vital Choice Alaskan Halibut portions (6 ounces each)
• 2 tablespoons Vital Choice organic extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup Vital Choice chicken, vegetable or fish broth
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped organically grown edible flower petals, such as calendula, nasturtiums, roses, onion or chive blossoms
• 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 pound fresh peas, shelled, or 1 cup frozen peas, thawed

Instructions

1. Combine the parsley, flower petals, chives, basil, oregano, salt and pepper in a shallow bowl. Place the halibut portions in the flower and herb mixture, pressing the fish to thoroughly coat both sides. Set aside.
2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the halibut and cook for 4 minutes on one side. Turn over the halibut and pour in the broth. Add the saffron and garlic. Simmer for 5 minutes, or until the halibut is just opaque and the broth is reduced by half. During the last minute or so, add the peas.
3. Remove the pan from the heat. Place 1 fish fillet in each of 4 shallow soup bowls. Divide the broth and peas evenly among the bowls.