Best 8 Grilled Halibut With Lemongrass Tomato Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with grilled halibut, an exceptional dish that harmonizes the delicate flavors of the sea with a vibrant symphony of tangy, savory, and aromatic sensations. This recipe elevates the mild and flaky texture of halibut with a zesty lemongrass-tomato sauce, creating a delightful interplay of flavors. Grilled to perfection, the halibut retains its succulent tenderness, while the sauce envelops it in a vibrant tapestry of sweet, tangy, and umami notes. Accompanying the halibut is an array of delectable sides: charred corn on the cob, a refreshing cucumber-tomato salad, and a creamy avocado salsa. Each side dish complements the main attraction, adding layers of texture and flavor that elevate the entire dining experience.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED HALIBUT WITH CHARRED TOMATO VINAIGRETTE



Grilled Halibut with Charred Tomato Vinaigrette image

This dish screams easy summertime dinner and takes advantage of peak tomato season. Juicy heirlooms are a bed for the fish and sweet cherry tomatoes are lightly charred to give the vinaigrette a subtle smoky flavor. Serve with grilled country bread rubbed with garlic, a crunchy salad or buttery corn on the cob for a memorable meal.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds heirloom tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick
Four 6- to 8-ounce skin-on halibut fillets
6 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for grilling and drizzling
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
12 ounces on-the-vine cherry or cocktail tomatoes
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/4 cup chopped chives
1/2 cup basil leaves, torn
Flaky salt, for serving

Steps:

  • Prepare a grill for medium-high heat.
  • Arrange the sliced tomatoes on a large platter and set aside. Pat the skin of the halibut dry with a paper towel and then brush the fillets all over with olive oil. Season the flesh generously with salt and pepper.
  • Oil the grill grates and put the cherry tomatoes and fish skin-side down on the grill. Cover and let cook until the tomatoes are charred and starting to split, about 5 minutes, depending on the ripeness of the tomatoes and the heat from your grill. Cook the halibut until just cooked through, about 10 minutes. Transfer the fish skin-side down to the platter with the sliced tomatoes.
  • Put the cherry tomatoes in a blender, discarding the vine, and add the olive oil, vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper. Blend until smooth, then stir in half the chives and basil. Spoon the tomato vinaigrette over the fish and tomatoes. Drizzle everything with some more olive oil and sprinkle with the remaining chives and basil. Finish with a sprinkle of flaky salt.

GRILLED HALIBUT WITH LEMONGRASS TOMATO SAUCE



Grilled Halibut with Lemongrass Tomato Sauce image

Categories     Tomato     Halibut     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Shallot     Lemongrass     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 small shallots, finely chopped (2 tablespoons)
1 large garlic clove, finely chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 1/2 lbs plum tomatoes, chopped
6 stalks fresh lemongrass, tough outer layers removed and lower 6 inches coarsely chopped
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
6 (1-inch-thick) pieces halibut steak with skin (6 oz each)

Steps:

  • Cook shallots and garlic in 1 tablespoon oil in a 3- to 4-quart heavy saucepan over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add tomatoes, lemongrass, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil, stirring. Reduce heat and cook at a bare simmer, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes fall apart and form a chunky sauce, about 20 minutes.
  • Force sauce through a medium-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing hard on and then discarding solids. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Prepare grill for cooking. If using a charcoal grill, open vents on bottom of grill, then light charcoal. Charcoal fire is medium-hot when you can hold your hand 5 inches above rack for 3 to 4 seconds. If using a gas grill, preheat burners on high, covered, 10 minutes, then reduce heat to moderate.
  • Brush fish on both sides with remaining 2 tablespoons oil, then season with salt and pepper. Grill fish, covered only if using gas grill, on lightly oiled rack, turning over once, until just cooked through, 7 to 8 minutes total. Serve fish with sauce.

GRILLED HALIBUT WITH LIMA BEAN AND ROASTED TOMATO SAUCE



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Provided by Jonathan Waxman

Categories     Bean     Garlic     Tomato     Low Cal     Basil     Halibut     Grill/Barbecue     Healthy     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 large tomatoes (preferably heirloom; 2 lb total)
3 garlic cloves, cut lengthwise into slivers
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 lb fresh lima or fava beans in pod, shelled, or 10 oz frozen baby lima beans or shelled edamame (soybeans; 2 cups), not thawed
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
6 (6-oz) pieces halibut fillet (1 1/4 to 1 1/2 inches thick)

Steps:

  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 450°F.
  • Core tomatoes, then halve crosswise. Stud the cut side of each half with garlic slivers, then sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper (total). Arrange tomatoes, cut sides up, in a lightly oiled shallow baking pan, then drizzle evenly with 1 tablespoon oil. Roast until just soft and wilted, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • While tomatoes roast, cook beans in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water , uncovered, until just tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain in a colander and cool slightly, about 10 minutes. When beans are cool enough to handle, gently slip off skins. Coarsely chop beans and roasted tomatoes, then toss with basil, remaining tablespoon oil, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and lemon juice (to taste).
  • Prepare grill for cooking over medium-hot charcoal (moderate heat for gas). If using a charcoal grill, open vents on bottom of grill, then light charcoal. When charcoal turns grayish white (about 15 minutes from lighting), hold your hand 5 inches above grill rack to determine charcoal heat. It is medium-hot when you can hold your hand there for 3 to 4 seconds. If using a gas grill, preheat burners on high, covered, 10 minutes, then reduce to moderate setting.
  • Pat fish dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. Grill on lightly oiled grill rack, covered only if using gas grill, turning over once, until just cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes total.
  • Serve fish topped with bean and roasted tomato sauce.

GRILLED HALIBUT/SWORDFISH WITH OLIVE AND TOMATO SAUCE



Grilled Halibut/Swordfish With Olive and Tomato Sauce image

Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
3 large ripe tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1/2 to 3/4 cup dry red wine
3 flat anchovy fillets, chopped
1/4 pound pitted black olive
Freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Soften the onion in the olive oil with the garlic. Add the tomatoes and cook for five minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Add the red wine, anchovies and olives. Cover and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes over medium heat.
  • Meanwhile, broil the steaks until the fish flakes easily when pierced with a fork. Arrange on a serving dish. Spoon the sauce over, season with pepper and garnish with basil leaves.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 165, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 327 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

GRILLED PACIFIC HALIBUT WITH MANGO SALSA



Grilled Pacific Halibut With Mango Salsa image

This sweet and spicy salsa goes beautifully with a firm, white fish like halibut. Make sure your mango is very ripe. Mangos are a good source of potassium, vitamin A and beta-carotene. You would think that such a sweet fruit would be high in calories, but because of all the water in a juicy mango, the caloric content is relatively low - about 135 calories in a whole mango, according to nutritionist and author Jonny Bowden.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, main course

Time 30m

Yield Serves four

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large, ripe mango
2 serrano chiles, minced
1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint
1/4 cup finely diced jicama
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
Salt
freshly ground pepper to taste
4 6-ounce Pacific halibut fillets or steaks
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 limes, cut in wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Finely dice the mango. Cut down the broad side of the mango, slightly off center, from the stem end to the tip end. The knife should scrape against the side of the pit. Repeat on the other side, cutting as close to the pit as possible. Cut the flesh from the sides of the pit, following the curve of the pit. Lay each half on your cutting surface, and score with the tip of your knife in a cross-hatch pattern, down to the skin but not through it. Turn the mango half inside out, and slice the cubes away from the skin. Then cut the cubes into very small dice.
  • Toss the mango in a bowl with the chiles, cilantro, mint, jicama and lime juice. Season with salt if desired. Cover the bowl, and allow to sit for an hour while you prepare your grill.
  • Heat a medium-hot grill (or heat an indoor griddle or grill pan). Season the halibut fillets or steaks with salt and pepper, and toss with the olive oil in a bowl. Place the fish directly over the coals, and grill for four to five minutes per side, depending on the thickness. The fish should be opaque all the way through, and you should be able to pull it apart with a fork.
  • Remove the fish to a plate or a platter. Serve with the salsa spooned partially over the fish and partially on the side. Alternately, spoon the salsa onto plates and set the fish on top. Garnish with lime wedges and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 422, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 27 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 705 milligrams, Sugar 15 grams, TransFat 1 gram

BAKED HALIBUT WITH TOMATO CAPER SAUCE



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This is a pungent tomato sauce that I learned to make in Provence. It goes well with any type of robust fish.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, weekday, sauces and gravies, main course

Time 1h

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
4 plump garlic cloves, minced or mashed in a mortar and pestle
1/4 cup capers, drained, rinsed and finely chopped or mashed with the garlic in a mortar and pestle
2 pounds tomatoes, peeled, seeded and finely chopped, or 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes with juice
Salt, preferably kosher salt
freshly ground pepper to taste
Pinch of sugar
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 tablespoon slivered fresh basil leaves
1 recipe tomato-caper sauce, above
6 6-ounce halibut fillets (Choose Pacific halibut over Atlantic halibut. According to the Environmental Defense Fund and the Blue Ocean Institute, Pacific halibut fisheries have been properly managed, but they are overfished in the Atlantic.)
Salt, preferably kosher salt
freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
6 lemon slices

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat, and add the onion. Cook, stirring often, until tender, three to five minutes, and add the garlic and the capers. Cook, stirring, for three to five minutes, until the onion has softened thoroughly and the mixture is fragrant. Add the tomatoes, salt, pepper and a pinch of sugar. Stir in the thyme, bring to a simmer and cook, stirring often, for 15 to 20 minutes, until the sauce is thick and fragrant. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve hot or cold.
  • Make the sauce as directed and keep warm.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Oil a baking dish large enough for the fish to lie flat. Season the fish with salt and pepper, and arrange in the baking dish. Drizzle the olive oil over the fillets, and place a round of lemon on each one. Cover the dish tightly with foil, and place in the oven. Bake 15 minutes. Check the fish; if you can cut into it with a fork, it is done. If it doesn't yield, (halibut fillets tend to be thick can take time to cook), cover and return to the oven for five minutes. Remove from the oven, and check again. Remove the lemon slices from the fish.
  • Place a spoonful of sauce on each plate, and place a piece of fish partially on top. Spoon some of the liquid from the baking dish over the fish. If you wish, top the fish with another spoonful of sauce, garnish with basil leaves and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 254, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 34 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 984 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams

GRILLED HALIBUT WITH TOMATOES AND HEARTS OF PALM



Grilled Halibut with Tomatoes and Hearts of Palm image

Cooking fish doesn't need to be intimidating. In fact, few things could be simpler-or more rewarding. For meaty steaks of swordfish, albacore, and halibut, all you need is a kiss of high heat from a grill or cast-iron pan and a simple vinaigrette. Zesting citrus directly onto your food means no wasted precious aromatic oils and zero chance of the zest drying out before you use it.

Provided by Seamus Mullen

Categories     Bon Appétit     Quick and Healthy     Dinner     Fish     Seafood     Tomato     Lemon     Halibut

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for grill and drizzling
1 lemon
4 (5-6-ounce) skinless, boneless halibut fillets
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
2 pounds mixed heirloom tomatoes, sliced
1/2 cup sliced drained hearts of palm
Torn basil leaves (for serving)

Steps:

  • Prepare a grill for medium heat; oil grates. Finely grate 1 tsp. lemon zest directly onto halibut and lightly drizzle with oil; season with salt and pepper. Grill halibut, turning once, until browned on both sides and just opaque in the center, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine tomatoes, hearts of palm, and 1/4 cup oil in a medium bowl; squeeze in 2 Tbsp. juice from lemon and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Toss basil into tomato salad. Serve halibut with tomatoes and dressing spooned over.

GRILLED HALIBUT WITH OLIVE SAUCE



Grilled Halibut With Olive Sauce image

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper
2 pounds halibut steaks
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3/4 cup oil-cured Mediterranean black olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 clove garlic, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill or broiler to very hot.
  • Press the pepper into the surface of the fish. Brush the fish with all but one tablespoon of the oil.
  • Grill or broil the fish, turning it once, until it is just cooked, 6 to 10 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fish and the heat of the grill or broiler.
  • Meanwhile, combine the remaining oil with the olives, lemon juice and garlic. As soon as the fish is cooked, transfer it to a platter and spoon the olive mixture on top.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 358, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 43 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 320 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams

Tips:

  • Selecting Fresh Halibut: Choose halibut steaks or fillets that are firm to the touch and have a mild, briny aroma. Avoid fish with a slimy texture or a strong fishy smell.
  • Marinating the Halibut: Marinating the halibut in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, herbs, and spices enhances its flavor and keeps it moist during grilling.
  • Grilling Technique: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent the fish from sticking. Cook the halibut fillets or steaks for 5-7 minutes per side, or until they are opaque and flaky in the center.
  • Making the Lemongrass-Tomato Sauce: Use fresh lemongrass, tomatoes, and herbs for the best flavor. Simmer the sauce over medium heat until the tomatoes soften and the flavors meld together. Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serving Suggestions: Serve the grilled halibut with the lemongrass-tomato sauce spooned over top. Accompany with grilled vegetables, steamed rice, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

The combination of grilled halibut and lemongrass-tomato sauce creates a delightful balance of flavors and textures. The tender, flaky fish pairs perfectly with the tangy, aromatic sauce, making this dish a perfect choice for a summer cookout or a special dinner. With its simple yet flavorful ingredients and easy preparation, this grilled halibut recipe is sure to impress your friends and family.

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