Grilled Halibut With Lemon Tarragon Mustard

Julesong's Note:

Adapted from a recipe in "The Taste of Summer" by Diane Rossen Worthington. Prep time includes marination.

• Total Time: 2 hrs 14 mins
• Prep Time: 2 hrs
• Cook Time: 14 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• ½ cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon minced lemon, zest of
• ¼ 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)
• ¼ cup olive oil
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 6 halibut steaks , 8 ounce steaks
• lemon slice , for garnish
• fresh tarragon , for garnish

Directions:

1. 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.
2. 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.
4. 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.
5. Transfer steaks to a serving platter, garnish with lemon slices and tarragon, and serve immediately.
6. Goes nicely with a rice salad!
7. Note: you can also use this recipe with salmon steaks or fillets.
8. Source: The Taste of Summer by Diane Rossen Worthington, and Moyn at Gail’s Recipe Swap.

Reviews

[Chef #230502]

Living in beautiful British Columbia we frequently have access to fresh halibut. I was looking for another good recipe, other than Dancer's Grilled Lemon-Basil Halibut and this is it!! I've made this three times now and this last time I did something a little different. Following the example of a salmon recipe I 'saved' the marinade after removing the halibut and just before the fish was ready I boiled it for 1-2 minutes! Happy to say we survived without any ill effects and it was delicious!!! Otherwise it seems like such a waste of a wonderful marinade. The first time I only used half (just for 2) and froze the other half. I have used fresh tarragon and dried once both are great although our preference is always for fresh. You've got to try this one. Thank you Julesong!

[Chef #663900-Micmouse]

Halibut is one of our favorite fish and this recipe is absolutely delicious. The flavouring is subtle but definitely present--not overwhelming. When I made it my hubby and 30 yr old son (myself as well)thought they had died and gone to heaven!!!!

[Chef #570804 Halifax Liz]

This recipe showed up when I was looking for something different. Just happened to have fresh tarragon growing on the balcony and one of our favourite herbs. Wonderful fresh flavor - lots of character. Works very well with salmaon and even haddock. This is certainly going in my cookbook. Thanks.