Yucatan Marinated Halibut Grilled in Banana Leaves with Orange-Pineapple Relish Recipe

Name: Yucatan Marinated Halibut Grilled in Banana Leaves with Orange-Pineapple Relish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups fresh orange juice; 1/2 cup fresh lime juice; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons ancho chili powder; 4 teaspoons pasilla chili powder; 2 teaspoons chili de arbol powder; 4 (8-ounce) halibut fillets, skinned; 4 banana leaves, soaked in water for at least 30 minutes; Salt and freshly ground pepper; Orange-Pineapple Relish, recipe follows; 2 limes, juiced; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice; 1 teaspoon chili de arbol powder; 2 teaspoons honey; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 ripe pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into small dice; 2 oranges, peeled and segmented; 3 green onions, thinly sliced; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves; Salt and freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups fresh orange juice
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons ancho chili powder
4 teaspoons pasilla chili powder
2 teaspoons chili de arbol powder
4 (8-ounce) halibut fillets, skinned
4 banana leaves, soaked in water for at least 30 minutes
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Orange-Pineapple Relish, recipe follows
2 limes, juiced
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
1 teaspoon chili de arbol powder
2 teaspoons honey
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 ripe pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into small dice
2 oranges, peeled and segmented
3 green onions, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
Salt and freshly ground pepper

1
Heat grill to high.
2
Whisk together juices, oil, and chili powders in a medium baking dish.
3
Add the halibut and turn to coat.
4
Marinate for 5 minutes.
5
Remove the banana leaves from the water and shake off excess water.
6
Place the leaves on a flat surface.
7
Remove the halibut from the marinade, season with salt and pepper, and place 1 fillet in the center of each leaf.
8
Wrap the banana leaf loosely around each fillet.
9
Place the packets flat on the grill, close the cover, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until just cooked through.
10
Carefully remove from the grill and serve the fish in the banana leaf, if desired.
11
Serve fish with the Orange-Pineapple Relish.
12
Whisk together the lime juice, orange juice, chile de arbol, honey, and oil in a medium bowl.
13
Add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine.
14
Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
15
Let sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups fresh orange juice, 1/2 cup fresh lime juice, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Yucatan Marinated Halibut Grilled in Banana Leaves with Orange-Pineapple Relish 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.

Yucatan Marinated Halibut Grilled in Banana Leaves with Orange-Pineapple Relish

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