Chimichurri Halibut

Submitted by Chef Michael Callah

"Chimichurri is a staple on my Cafe YK menu. The combination of acidity and fresh herbs meld well with fresh Alaskan Halibut."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 4mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 36 ounces halibut fillets (6, 6oz fillets)
• 1⁄4 cup shallot, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh
• 1 sprig fresh thyme leave
• 1 sprig fresh oregano
• 1⁄4 cup flat leaf parsley, fresh
• 1 teaspoon dried chipotle powder
• 1⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• salt and pepper

directions

1. Mix together vinegar, lemon juice, shallots and garlic.
2. Let stand for 30 minutes before continuing.
3. Finely chop herbs and mix with garlic and shallots and vinegar mixture.
4. Whisk in chipotle and extra virgin olive oil.
5. Your Chimichurri should be thick and sauce-like with a good amount of acidic and highly seasoned, flavor.
6. Marinade the halibut in the chimichuri for at least 30 minutes then discard sauce.
7. grill the halibut fillets for 2-3 minutes per side.