RECIPE: REC: Still dreaming about halibut topped farro at California Pizza Kitchen

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colleenmomof2

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From menu: HEARTH-ROASTED HALIBUT - Wild-caught North Pacific halibut roasted on a cedar plank with grilled asparagus and creamy farro with butternut squash & baby kale

Found this recipe with article about the chef - must answer a question to access the recipe. Toasted farro! Not T&T but will try soon smileys/wink.gif Colleen

California Pizza Kitchen Cedar Plank-Roasted Halibut With Caramelized Squash Farro

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to tast

4 cedar grilling planks, soaked in water for 1 to 2 hours

4 tablespoons butter, softened

4 6-ounce halibut fillets, skin removed

2 tablespoons butter

Toasted farro (details below)

1 cup heavy whipping cream

1 cup roasted butternut squash (details below)

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

6 cups baby kale

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Method for the toasted farro:

Toast 1 cup uncooked farro in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until it is aromatic and golden brown (about 5 minutes). Transfer the farro to a medium saucepan. Add 3 cups water and ½ teaspoon salt. Cover the pan, bring it to a boil and reduce the heat to low. Simmer and cook for 20 to 25 minutes. Drain the farro, transfer it to a bowl and set it aside.

Ingredients for the roasted butternut squash:

1 butternut squash (2 pounds), peeled, seeded and cut into ¾-inch cubes

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper

Method for the squash:

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. In a large bowl, toss the squash with olive oil, salt and pepper. Transfer the squash to a large rimmed baking pan in a single layer. Roast for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the squash is tender but still firm and lightly browned on the edges.

Method for the main dish:

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Toss the asparagus with olive oil, season with salt and black pepper, arrange it in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet, and roast it on a rack for about 15 minutes. Remove the cedar planks from the water and shake off the excess. Spread 2 tablespoons of softened butter over the tops of the planks, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place the halibut fillets on the planks. Spread the remaining 2 tablespoons of softened butter over the fillets, and season with salt and pepper. Roast the halibut on a rack for 10 minutes or until it flakes with a fork. While the asparagus and fish are roasting, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the toasted farro and stir until it is warm (about 1 minute). Add the cream, roasted butternut squash, salt and pepper, paprika and kale. Cook and gently stir for about 1 minute until the kale is wilted. Add the Parmesan and stir for 30 seconds. To serve, divide the squash-farro mixture among four dinner plates, and top each one with asparagus. Remove the halibut from the cedar planks and place them across the asparagus.

https://www.heraldtribune.com/news/20170125/chef-talk-brian-sullivan-of-california-pizza-kitchen

 
Wow! I had/have no idea how much halibut costs!

Yikes! I haven't bought/prepared any fish for some time - we have been choosing fish entrees when we dine out. $35/pound (or $25) is waaaaaay more than I would spend. Maybe top with chicken smileys/wink.gif So the meal at CPK is very well priced!
Marilyn, next time I'm at the store I will look for the price of halibut in our area.
Really it was the toasted farro, roasted butternut squash and asparagus, kale and smoked paprika cream sauce that stuck with me - the halibut, while perfectly grilled and tasty, was not the star of the dish, in my opinion. Colleen

 
This sounds divine, right up my alley. When butternut squash is in season, I buy several

bring them home, peel,cut into cubes and freeze. This squash freezes beautifully. I have a supply of it for winter meals, all ready to cook. I love making a risotto with it, and having it ready to round out some soup and pasta recipes. Thanks for posting.

 
Cube and freeze butternut - great idea!

We eat butternut often but I only buy 1 at a time. Next time, I'll get several and freeze. Thank you for sharing! Colleen

 
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