Pan-Seared Alaska Halibut & Vegetables Chowder-Style

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 16 16 cippolini or pearl onions, trimmed and peeled
• 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 pound 1 pound asparagus spears, trimmed and cut in 2-inch pieces
• 6 oz. 6 oz. small fresh whole mushrooms, halved
• 2 Tablespoons 2 Tablespoons fresh chopped basil OR 1 Tablespoon prepared pesto
• 1 can 1 can (15 to 19 oz.) favorite beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can 1 can (14.5 oz.) low-fat chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon soy sauce, if desired
• 2 Tablespoons 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 4 Alaska Halibut steaks or fillets (4 to 6 oz. each), fresh, thawed or frozen
• 1-1/2 Tablespoons 1-1/2 Tablespoons olive, canola, peanut or grapeseed oil
• 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon garlic-pepper blend