Coal-Roasted Halibut Recipe

Name: Coal-Roasted Halibut
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 medium leeks, white part only, halved lengthwise and coarsely chopped; 1 small celery rib, peeled and coarsely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 cups fresh basil leaves, plus 12 additional leaves; 1 cup fresh parsley leaves; 4 anchovy fillets; 2 teaspoons olive oil; Four 6-ounce halibut steaks, about 1 inch thick; 8 plum tomatoes, each cut into 6 wedges; 4 small red potatoes, sliced 1/8 inch thick; Salt and freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

3 medium leeks, white part only, halved lengthwise and coarsely chopped
1 small celery rib, peeled and coarsely chopped
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 cups fresh basil leaves, plus 12 additional leaves
1 cup fresh parsley leaves
4 anchovy fillets
2 teaspoons olive oil
Four 6-ounce halibut steaks, about 1 inch thick
8 plum tomatoes, each cut into 6 wedges
4 small red potatoes, sliced 1/8 inch thick
Salt and freshly ground pepper

1
Light a charcoal grill.
2
In a food processor, combine the leeks, celery, garlic, the 2 cups of basil, parsley and anchovies and pulse until finely chopped.
3
Spoon 1/2 teaspoon of oil in the center of each of four 18-inch foil squares.
4
Set the halibut on top of the leeks and arrange the tomatoes, potatoes and remaining 12 basil leaves around.
5
Season the fish and vegetables with salt and pepper.
6
Spoon 2 tablespoons of water around each fish steak.
7
Bring the sides of the foil up and over the fish, sealing the edges together with short folds.
8
Spread the medium-hot coals out to an even layer and set the fish bundles in the coals, folded side up.
9
Cover the grill and cook until the bundles swell with steam and you can hear the liquid bubbling, about 30 minutes.
10
Set a closed bundle on each plate and open them at the table.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 medium leeks, white part only, halved lengthwise and coarsely chopped, 1 small celery rib, peeled and coarsely chopped, 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped, 2 cups fresh basil leaves, plus 12 additional leaves, and more.

Yes, Coal-Roasted Halibut falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Coal-Roasted Halibut

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