Rockfish with Lentils and Parsnip Puree

Ingredients

Two 5-ounce portions skinned rockfish filet
Salt
Parsnip Puree:
2 parsnips, roughly chopped
1 garlic clove, diced
6 ounces prepared lentils*
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 carrot, thinly sliced or shredded
1 shallot, diced
1/2 tablespoon fennel seeds
2 tablespoons chopped herbs (I like mint and parsley)
Salt to taste
*Often sold in a shelf stable bag or available in the deli area of your local grocery store. Or prepare yourself before the event and set aside!
Make this tasty rockfish dish with lentils and parsnip puree by SNP Ambassador and Chef Barton Seaver.

Instructions

1.For the rockfish:
2.Season the fish with salt and set aside for 10-15 minutes. Preheat oven to broil on high with the rack in the top position (works great in a toaster oven!) and place the fillets on a baking sheet.
3. Preheat oven to broil on high with the rack in the top position (works great in a toaster oven!) and place the fillets on a baking sheet. For a 1-inch-thick fillet, broil for 10 minutes. For every additional 1/4 inch of thickness, add about 1-2 minutes to the cooking time.
4.For parsnip puree:
5.Boil the parsnips and 1 clove garlic in salted water until soft. Drain the water, reserving.
6. Transfer to a blender or food processor and process until smooth. Add reserved water as needed to thin to a smooth puree. Drizzle in olive oil and season with salt.
7.For lentils:
8.In a sauté pan over medium heat, sauté the onion and carrot in olive oil until softened.
9.Add garlic and fennel seeds. Sauté for one minute until fragrant. Add the lentils and 2 tablespoons water. Toss to mix and heat through.
10.Stir in chopped herbs. Season to taste with salt and set aside off the heat.
11.To serve, spoon puree onto 2 plates and swoosh if you’re feeling cheffy.
12.Divide the lentils between the plates and place a piece of rockfish on top of the lentils. Add additional herbs as desired.

Make this tasty rockfish dish with lentils and parsnip puree by SNP Ambassador and Chef Barton Seaver.

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