Planked Halibut With Tropical Fruit Salsa Recipe

Name: Planked Halibut With Tropical Fruit Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 24 ounces halibut fillets; kosher salt; pepper, freshly ground; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1 pinch saffron thread, crumbled; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 1 lime, cut in half; olive oil; 1 cedar plank (soaked overnight or for at least 1 hour); Fruit Salsa; 2 cups tropical fruit, diced (any combination of mango, papaya, kiwi and pineapple); 2 avocados, pitted, peeled and coarsely chopped; 3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped; 3 tablespoons red onions, chopped; 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped; 1 lime, juice of; 1 pinch sugar; salt and pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

24 ounces halibut fillets
kosher salt
pepper, freshly ground
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 pinch saffron thread, crumbled
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 lime, cut in half
olive oil
1 cedar plank (soaked overnight or for at least 1 hour)
Fruit Salsa
2 cups tropical fruit, diced (any combination of mango, papaya, kiwi and pineapple)
2 avocados, pitted, peeled and coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
3 tablespoons red onions, chopped
1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
1 lime, juice of
1 pinch sugar
salt and pepper, to taste

1
Season both sides of the fillets with salt and pepper. Combine cumin, turmeric, saffron and cayenne and sprinkle evenly over fillets. Squeeze cut lime over fillets and drizzle with a little olive oil. Marinate for 15 minutes.
2
Preheat grill. Rinse plank and place on cooking grate. Cover grill and heat plank for 4 - 5 minutes, or until it starts to throw off a bit of smoke and crackles lightly. Reduce heat to medium low.
3
Place fillets on plank and cook 15 - 20 minutes. Remove from grill and tent lightly with foil. Let rest for 2 - 3 minutes.
4
Salsa: In a bowl, gently toss salsa ingredients. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
5
Serve fillets topped with a dollop of salsa and serve remaining salsa on the side.

133

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Protein

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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

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 24 ounces halibut fillets, kosher salt, pepper, freshly ground, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Planked Halibut With Tropical Fruit 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Planked Halibut With Tropical Fruit Salsa

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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