Halibut With Watermelon Salsa
Halibut With Watermelon Salsa
Light and flaky, halibut is an ideal choice for a simple summer dinner. Here, halibut steaks are marinated in a watermelon-raspberry vinaigrette, quickly grilled, and then topped with refreshingly tart watermelon salsa. Don't be fooled: This fresh and exciting entrée is ready to serve in minutes.
Prep Time
1.98
hours
Cook Time
30
minutes
Servings
4
servings
Total time: 2.48 hours
Ingredients
- 2 cup diced watermelon, seeded
- 2 tablespoon white-wine raspberry vinegar or plain raspberry vinegar
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper, to taste
- four 6-ounce halibut steaks
- 1 large scallion, chopped finely
- pinch of cayenne (optional)
Directions
- Using a fork, mash 1 cup of the watermelon in a wide, shallow dish until all of the juices are released. Stir in 1 tablespoon of the vinegar and oil, and season with salt and pepper, to taste, to make a marinade. Add the halibut, turn to coat, cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- In a bowl, toss together the remaining watermelon, remaining vinegar, scallion, and cayenne. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, to make a salsa. Set aside.
- Preheat a gas grill or cast-iron grill pan on moderate heat.
- Grill the halibut until cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side, depending on the thickness. Transfer the fish to a serving platter and top with the salsa. Serve immediately.