- 2 lbs Halibut
For the Pesto: - 1 bunch of basil, to yield about one packed cup
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of pine nuts
- zest and juice from 1 lemon- 1t zest, 2t juice (+ extra for the dressing)
- 1/2 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil
For the Salad: - pint cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in half
- Fresh snap peas or sweet peas, blanched
- 4 ears of corn, blanched and shucked
- 1 bunch frisee, washed
- 1 small red onion thinly sliced
Halibut with Summer Salad
Ingredients
The Prep
For the Herb Pesto (can be basil, Italian parsley, or a combo of many herbs)… Put the basil, garlic, salt, nuts, pepper, & oil in a blender or food processer, and pulse until the mixture is chopped to your liking. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and add the lemon zest and juice. Add extra EVOO if necessary and adjust salt and pepper.
Set a third of the pesto aside to drizzle over the fish after cooked.
The remaining 2/3 is used for the salad dressing. I usually add more lemon to the pesto for the dressing. Set aside.
In a bowl combine the frisse, corn kernels, tomatoes, peas and red onion.
I sometimes tear some fresh basil leaves into the salad as well.
Set salad aside.
The best part about grilling on a cedar plank is that you do not have to flip the fish over. Simply place the soaked cedar plank on a hot grill for 1-2 minutes.
Flip plank over and then put and then put the fish on the cedar plank. Close the grill and cook the fish for 8-10 minutes depending on thickness.
While fish is cooking, toss your salad with the pesto. Add salt & pepper to taste.
Place the salad on a shallow dish.
Put the grilled fish on top of the salad and drizzle the remaining 1/3 basil pesto over the fish.