Chili-Spiced Grilled Halibut with Grilled-Corn Sauc

Name: Chili-Spiced Grilled Halibut with Grilled-Corn Saucy Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ears of corn, shucked; 5 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus some for drizzling; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 large red onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped; 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped; 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar; 1 1/2 cups vegetable or chicken stock or broth; 1 tablespoon chili powder (a palmful); 4 6-ounce 1-inch-thick halibut fillets (1 1/2 pounds); 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves (a generous handful), chopped; Juice of 2 limes

Servings: persons

4 ears of corn, shucked
5 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus some for drizzling
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 large red onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
1 1/2 cups vegetable or chicken stock or broth
1 tablespoon chili powder (a palmful)
4 6-ounce 1-inch-thick halibut fillets (1 1/2 pounds)
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves (a generous handful), chopped
Juice of 2 limes

1
Preheat a grill pan or outside grill to high.
2
Drizzle the shucked corncobs with a little of the vegetable oil and season with salt and pepper.
3
Place the shucked corn on the grill.
4
Turn the corn and char on all sides, about 4 to 5 minutes.
5
Remove from the grill and let cool enough so that you can handle them.
6
While the corn is grilling, preheat a medium skillet over medium-high heat with 2 tablespoons of the vegetable oil (twice around the pan).
7
Add the onions, garlic, jalapenos, bell peppers, and brown sugar, and season with salt and pepper.
8
Cook, stirring frequently, for about 3 minutes.
9
Add the vegetable or chicken stock and continue to cook for about 4 minutes.
10
For the halibut, in a shallow dish combine the remaining 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil with the chili powder and a little salt.
11
Add the fish and coat thoroughly.
12
Place the seasoned halibut on the grill and cook for 4 to 5 minutes on each side.
13
With a knife, cut the charred corn kernels from the cobs.
14
Add the corn kernels to the skillet with the onion mixture, stir, and continue to cook for about 2 to 3 more minutes, or until the corn is cooked through.
15
Add the cilantro and lime juice and stir to combine.
16
Taste and adjust the seasonings with salt and pepper.
17
Serve the grilled halibut with some of the grilled-corn saucy salsa over the top.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ears of corn, shucked, 5 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus some for drizzling, Salt and freshly ground black pepper, 1 large red onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Chili-Spiced Grilled Halibut with Grilled-Corn Saucy Salsa falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Chili-Spiced Grilled Halibut with Grilled-Corn Saucy Salsa

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