The season of Spring is upon us and at Sunset Foods, we can’t think of a better way to celebrate than by firing up the grill!

Spring ushers in fresh produce – like beautiful, bright green bunches of vitamin-rich asparagus. Grilled or steamed, it’s the perfect spring side dish.

You know what goes great with asparagus? Alaskan Halibut. Its sweet, delicate flavor and firm, hearty texture make it a versatile choice for grilling, broiling or pan-frying. Or give this easy weeknight recipe a whirl:

Baked Alaskan Halibut with Asparagus

Ingredients:

1 lb asparagus spears

1 package dry stuffing

Salt and pepper

4 halibut steaks or fillets

11 oz can chicken broth

¼ c. melted butter

2 TBS flour

2 c. milk (room temperature)

4 oz shredded cheese (flavor of your choice)

Directions:

1. Pre-heat oven to 350°F
2. Line bottom of a 9×12 baking dish with asparagus spears
3. Cover with dry stuffing
4. Season fish with salt and pepper; arrange on top of stuffing
5. Combine chicken broth with the melted butter
6. Whisk flour into broth/butter mixture
7. Slowly whisk milk into flour/broth/butter mixture
8. Pour over the fish
9. Sprinkle with cheese
10. Cover pan with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes