- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, grated
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh-squeezed
- 1/4 cup olive oil, extra-virgin
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons fresh basil, thinly sliced, divided
- 2 teaspoons capers, drained
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 (5 to 6-ounce) halibut steaks (about 3/4-inch thick)
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In a small bowl, whisk together lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic. Stir in 2 tablespoons fresh basil and capers. Season vinaigrette to taste with salt and pepper. NOTE: Can be prepared 1 hour ahead. Let stand at room temperature until ready to use.
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Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Season halibut steaks with salt and pepper. Brush halibut with lemon vinaigrette, dividing equally.
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Grill or broil halibut steaks approximately 4 minutes per side or until a meat thermometer registers an internal temperature of 140 degrees F (halibut will be slightly opaque in thickest part). Remember the halibut continues to cook after it is removed from the heat source.
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Approximately cooking times for halibut:
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1/4 to 1/3-inch - 3 to 4 minutes
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1/2 to 3/4-inch - 4 to 6 minutes
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1 to 1 1/2-inch - 8 to 12 minutes
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Carefully transfer fish to individual serving plates. Whisk remaining lemon vinaigrette; pour over fish. Garnish cooked halibut with remaining 1 tablespoon basil leaves and serve.
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Makes 4 servings.
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Source: Original recipe from the Bon Appetit magazine, July 1995.
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