Grilled Halibut with Tomato Avocado Salsa
User Reviews
4.3
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
2
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Course
Main Course
Grilled Halibut with Tomato Avocado Salsa
Description
The halibut fillets are oiled and seasoned, then grilled over high heat with the grill grates oiled to prevent sticking. Cooking for about 5 minutes per side results in fish that is opaque and flakes easily. While the fish grills, a salsa is prepared by gently tossing sliced cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, thin shallots, and slivered basil with olive oil and golden balsamic vinegar. Seasoning with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper balances the flavors.
The combination brings together the mild, meaty texture of halibut with the creamy, acidic, and fragrant salsa for a simple yet elegant dish that highlights fresh ingredients. It’s suitable as a light main course especially in warmer weather or summer meals.
Ingredients
- 2 6- ounce halibut fillet
- extra virgin olive oil
- salt Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper Kosher salt and freshly ground
- For the Tomato Avocado Salsa
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes sliced, heirloom variety
- 1 avocado , peeled, pitted and chopped
- ½ shallot , thinly sliced
- 2 basil leaves only, slivered, sprigs
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons golden balsamic vinegar , (I use DeLallo brand)
- salt Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper Kosher salt and freshly ground
Instructions
- Preheat the grill on high heat. Drizzle the halibut filets with olive oil and season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Oil the grill grates with grapeseed oil then place the filets on the grill. Gently press the fish down on the grate and cook for 5 minutes on each side or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily.
- While fish is cooking, add the sliced cherry tomatoes, avocado, shallot, and basil to a medium size bowl. Drizzle with the olive oil and golden balsamic vinegar and toss to coat. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Top the fish with the Tomato and Avocado Salsa or try this Mango Salsa for a sweeter taste.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.3
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