CHILE-GLAZED HALIBUT WITH AVOCADO-TOMATILLO SAUCE

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Chile-Glazed Halibut with Avocado-Tomatillo Sauce image

Provided by Barbara Pool Fenzl

Categories     Blender     Garlic     Herb     High Fiber     Orange     Halibut     Avocado     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Tomatillo     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Glaze
6 tablespoons fresh orange juice
6 tablespoons honey
1 1/2 teaspoons minced canned chipotle chiles*
1 garlic clove, coarsely chopped
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Sauce
1 large avocado, halved, pitted, peeled
2 medium tomatillos (about 4 ounces), husked, rinsed, coarsely chopped**
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 teaspoon (or more) hot pepper sauce
Fish
6 5-ounce halibut fillets (each about 1 inch thick)
1 orange with skin, cut lengthwise in half, thinly sliced crosswise
Ground cumin

Steps:

  • For glaze:
  • Mix all ingredients in blender until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Do ahead: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Stir before using.
  • For Sauce:
  • Combine all ingredients in blender; blend until smooth. Do ahead: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover; let stand at room temperature.
  • For fish:
  • Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Make crosswise slits in each fillet, cutting to within 1/4 inch of bottom and spacing slits about 3/4 inch apart. Brush glaze over top and into slits. Place orange slices in slits. Sprinkle fish with ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Place fish, orange side up, on grill; cover and cook until fish is opaque, about 8 minutes. Using wide spatula, carefully transfer fish to platter. Let rest several minutes. Spoon avocado sauce onto plates, spreading slightly. Arrange 1 fillet over sauce on each plate and serve.
  • *Chipotle chiles are dried, smoked jalapeños canned in adobo sauce. They are available at some supermarkets, at specialty foods stores, and at Latin markets.
  • **Green and tomato-like with a papery husk, tomatillos are sold in the produce section of some supermarkets and at Latin markets.

Lovely Gujjar375 Lovely Gujjar 375
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. It's elegant and delicious.


Syed Zahoor
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I'm not a big fan of avocado, so I left it out of the sauce. It was still really good.


Kiidlee Lee
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The finished dish is absolutely delicious.


Sylvester Pillay
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I didn't have any tomatillos, so I used diced tomatoes instead. It still turned out great!


Tammy Pearce
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I followed the recipe exactly and the fish came out dry. I think I might have overcooked it.


Nazish Malik
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I think that's just a matter of personal preference. Overall, it was a great recipe.


Muhammad Shah
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I love that this recipe uses simple, everyday ingredients. It's a great way to make a weeknight meal special.


Harrison Wells
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I was a bit skeptical about the avocado-tomatillo sauce, but it turned out to be delicious. It's the perfect complement to the halibut.


Bd Haker
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Mary Harris
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The sweetness of the glaze pairs perfectly with the tangy sauce.


enrique gomez
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was divine.


Koko Kok you
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about the flavor and presentation.


Ani Blessing
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I'm not usually a fan of fish, but this recipe changed my mind. The halibut was cooked perfectly and the glaze was delicious.


Alixx Poston
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This chile-glazed halibut was a hit with my family! The glaze was sweet and savory, and the avocado-tomatillo sauce added a creamy, tangy flavor. We'll definitely be making this again.