THE VILLAGE VOICE

TULIPOMANIA ~ Tulip throat _____________________ GRILLED PEPPERED HALIBUT STEAKS ~ enjoy halibut, high in omega-3 fatty acids and low in environmental contaminants. * 4 (6-oz) Alaskan halibut steaks 1 Tbsp. coarsely ground black pepper 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice & zest 1 1/2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil 3/4 tsp. sea salt lemon wedges Combine pepper, lemon juice , zest and olive oil and rub over halibut. Allow to come to room temperature before grilling. Sprinkle fish with salt. Grill 4 minutes on each side over medium-high coals or until fish flakes easily. Serve with lemon wedges , Green Beans with Toasted Amonds and Herb Sauteed Redskins. Wine Note: Pair with an award-winning Michigan Chardonnay. ( www.michiganwines.com ) ___________________ GREEN BEANS with TOASTED ALMONDS 1 lb. trimmed fresh green beans 3 Tbsp. melted unsalted butter zest of 1 lemon 1/2 tsp. onion salt freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds Bring pot of water to boil. Drop in green beans,...

~ from the sea SPICY ALASKAN HALIBUT CORDON BLUE 1/2 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon granulated white sugar 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/3 cup finely chopped walnuts 2 cloves minced garlic 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 sheet (12"x18") aluminum foil 4 fresh thick Alaska Halibut steaks or fillets (4 to 6 oz. each) 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese Heat olive oil, sugar, cayenne pepper and walnuts in small skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir until nuts begin to brown, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove skillet from heat; stir in garlic and lemon juice. Set aside. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Brush both sides of fish with olive oil and place on baking sheet. Broil 9-10 minutes until fish is nearly opaque throughout . Mix parsley and blue cheese with nuts; distribute evenly over halibut. Broil another 1 to 2 minutes, until blue cheese is melted and fish is opaque throughout. (serves 4) Note: S...