Grilled Halibut With Lemon Tarragon Mustard Recipe

Name: Grilled Halibut With Lemon Tarragon Mustard
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon minced lemon, zest of; 1/4 cup Dijon mustard; 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh tarragon (fresh preferred) or 1 tablespoon dried tarragon; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives (or a combination) or 2 tablespoons scallions (or a combination); 1/4 cup olive oil; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 6 halibut steaks, 8 ounce steaks; lemon slice, for garnish; fresh tarragon, for garnish

Servings: persons

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In a small bowl whisk together the lemon juice, zest, mustard, tarragon, and chives or scallions, then gradually whisk in the olive oil until well incorporated to make the marinade; season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper.
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Place fish steaks in a Ziplock bag (or use a large shallow non-reactive dish w/ cover), then add the marinade, close the bag securely, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
3
Prepare your barbecue or grill pan to medium temperature.
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Grill the fish about 3 inches from the coals, or in the grill pan, for 5 to 7 minutes on each side or to desired doneness.
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Transfer steaks to a serving platter, garnish with lemon slices and tarragon, and serve immediately.
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Goes nicely with a rice salad!
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Note: you can also use this recipe with salmon steaks or fillets.
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Source: The Taste of Summer by Diane Rossen Worthington, and Moyn at Gail's Recipe Swap.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon minced lemon, zest of, 1/4 cup Dijon mustard, 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh tarragon (fresh preferred) or 1 tablespoon dried tarragon, and more.

Yes, Grilled Halibut With Lemon Tarragon Mustard 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.

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Grilled Halibut With Lemon Tarragon Mustard

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