Grilled Halibut with Chimichurri

Succulent grilled halibut steaks served with a vibrant, herbaceous chimichurri sauce made with fresh parsley, garlic, shallots, and red pepper flakes. This light and flavorful dish perfectly combines the delicate taste of halibut with the bright, zesty sauce.

4 servings
47 min

Ingredients

  • cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon minced shallot
  • ¾ teaspoon hot red-pepper flakes
  • ¾ cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • 4 piece halibut steaks
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, water, garlic, shallot, red-pepper flakes, and 1/2 tsp each of salt and pepper until salt has dissolved. Stir in parsley. Let chimichurri stand 20 minutes.

    20 min

  2. 2.

    Meanwhile, prepare grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-hot charcoal (medium heat for gas).

    10 min

  3. 3.

    Pat fish dry, then brush with vegetable oil and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper (total).

    5 min

  4. 4.

    Oil grill rack, then grill fish, covered only if using a gas grill, turning once, until just cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes total.

    10 min

  5. 5.

    Serve fish drizzled with some of chimichurri; serve remainder on the side.

    2 min

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