Peas With Halibut

Directions

1. 1
   If using bacon, cut it into 1/4-inch bits, and render it with 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium high heat in a large skillet, which can later be covered.
2. 2
   Stir until crisp.
3. 3
   Remove with a slotted spoon, and reserve.
4. 4
   If using olive oil or butter, put 3 tablespoons in skillet over medium high heat.
5. 5
   Brown fish in fat quickly, just a couple of minutes to a side, sprinkling it with salt and pepper as it browns.
6. 6
   Remove, and set aside.
7. 7
   Add onions to pan, and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes.
8. 8
   Add peas and lettuce, and cook, stirring, until glistening.
9. 9
   Add a little more salt and pepper.
10. 10
    Return fish to pan, simply resting it on top of peas-lettuce mixture.
11. 11
    Turn heat to medium-low, cover, and cook gently until fish is done.
12. 12
    (A thin-bladed knife inserted into its thickest part will meet little or no resistance.)
13. 13
    Remove fish to a platter.
14. 14
    Stir bacon and mint into peas mixture.
15. 15
    Taste, and adjust seasoning as necessary.
16. 16
    Serve fish with vegetable mixture on the side.