Grilled Halibut With Grapefruit Oregano Relish

Chef mariajane's Note:

Fresh, light, healthy and most inportant delicious, this summer meal is very quick to prepare. Pair it with simple baby greens and a brown rice pilaf for a complete meal.

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 ½ lbs halibut steaks or 1 ½ lbs fillets

MARINADE

• 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• ½ cup grapefruit juice
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper

GRAPEFRUIT RELISH

• 1 tablespoon old-style mustard
• 1 red grapefruit , sectioned and chopped
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Directions:

1. MARINADE; In a shallow glass dish, whisk together Dijon mustard, grapefruit juice, olive oil, oregano and pepper; add halibut, turning to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
2. RELISH: In a smal bowl, whisk together old-style mustard, chopped grapefruit sections, olive oil, honey, oregano and pepper. Cover and refrigerate.
3. Preheat grill or broiler to high. Grill halibut for about 4 minutes per side or until done.
4. Transfer grilled halibut to serving platter. Spoon relish on top of halibut.

Reviews

[Chef #1357809]

This was a very unusual flavor combination. My hubby said he could get used to it easily... but the kids definately didn't like the relish added to the fish. The marinade was mild enough they didn't mind that.