This is the last in a series of ideas about what to do with leftover basil vinaigrette, but this was so wonderful that I'd make basil vinaigrette just to make this recipe. The idea of combining basil with halibut came from the recipe for Grilled Garlic Basil Halibut in my recipe archives. That dish was something I used to make at Lake Powell, years ago when I was catering houseboat trips, and people were crazy over it.The other recipes I've posted lately with basil vinaigrette include My Favorite Summer Tomato Salad with Goat Cheese and Basil Vinaigrette, Tomatoes, Hearts of Palm, Olives, and Feta with Basil Vinaigrette, and Lightly Steamed Asparagus with Basil Vinaigrette. The Basil Vinaigrette will keep in the refrigerator for a week or a little longer, so make enough to try a couple of these recipes.
The lovely coral plate used in this food photo was a gift from my brother Dave and his wife Amy, who live fairly close to me in a suburb north of Salt Lake. Besides this dish, they recently gave me a set of wonderful knives, which I'm really enjoying. Thanks, Dave and Amy!
Grilled Halibut with Basil Vinaigrette
Ingredients:
halibut fillets, one per person
(I used frozen halibut from Costco which had thawed in the refrigerator, but if you have access to fresh halibut it would be fantastic)
basil vinaigrette, about 2 T per piece of halibut
For basil puree:
1 cup fresh basil leaves (packed)
1/2 cup olive oil
(Freeze the leftovers for another use. You could make half this much if you're short on basil.)
For basil vinaigrette:
6 T your favorite no-sugar vinaigrette dressing
(I used Newman's Own Olive Oil and Vinegar Dressing)
2 T basil puree
Instructions:
To serve, drizzle basil vinaigrette over each piece of fish and serve hot.
Grilled Halibut with Basil Vinaigrette
Ingredients:
halibut fillets, one per person
(I used frozen halibut from Costco which had thawed in the refrigerator, but if you have access to fresh halibut it would be fantastic)
basil vinaigrette, about 2 T per piece of halibut
For basil puree:
1 cup fresh basil leaves (packed)
1/2 cup olive oil
(Freeze the leftovers for another use. You could make half this much if you're short on basil.)
For basil vinaigrette:
6 T your favorite no-sugar vinaigrette dressing
(I used Newman's Own Olive Oil and Vinegar Dressing)
2 T basil puree
Instructions:
Preheat grill to medium hot (you can only hold your hand over it for a few seconds). Brush both sides of halibut very lightly with olive oil (or use a mister). Grill halibut 5 minutes per side, or until firm but not hard to the touch. To get nice grill marks, be sure grill is very hot when you put the fish on, then rotate a quarter turn after 2-3 minutes. Halibut is very flaky and can be hard to turn without it breaking apart, so plan to only turn the fish over once.
To serve, drizzle basil vinaigrette over each piece of fish and serve hot.
South Beach Suggestions:
This is a great main course for any phase of The South Beach Diet. You could serve it with Grilled Asparagus with Parmesan, which could cook at the same time. Other dishes I would love with this include Kalyn's Tabbouli with Almonds, Arugula and Sweet Mini-Pepper Salad, or Brown Rice with Cashews and Herbs.
This is a great main course for any phase of The South Beach Diet. You could serve it with Grilled Asparagus with Parmesan, which could cook at the same time. Other dishes I would love with this include Kalyn's Tabbouli with Almonds, Arugula and Sweet Mini-Pepper Salad, or Brown Rice with Cashews and Herbs.
8 comments:
That looks delicious, Kalyn. Halibut can be a little dry, but yours looks like it's juicy. And I sure love me some basil!
Terrific photo.
That looks yummy! We just bought our herbs last night for the season and are excited to try the basil vinagrette - thanks for sharing the recipe!
-Crystal
If you have a good fish market in town and you want to try something great, get the fishmonger to cut you a thick, bone-in halibut steak instead of fillets, you can pretty much handle them like a steak or a chop and the bone keeps it moist and adds a whole new level of flavor.
Looks great kalyn, not only the halibut but the other recipes too. I can't wait to try that. Is halibut pretty easy to make? just throw in an oven?
Sher, the halibut turned out pretty well.
CC, thanks. I'm improving but I still have a lot to learn. Plus, now I want a digital SLR camera.
Crystal and ryan - have fun growing your herbs. And do try the basil vinaigrette.
Steven, sounds great. I'm on a teacher's budget so I usually go with Costco, but there are a few good fish places in town.
Mona, a ridged grill pan that goes on top of the stove is a good way to cook fish if you can't grill outside. I also use my toaster broiler with good rsults.
Kalyn,
That basil vinaigrette sounds amazing! I can't wait to try it with basil from my own garden ...
Wonderful looking dish and definitely one I'll bookmark.
Thanks for sharing
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