HALIBUT FILLETS WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER MAYONNAISE
All Fired Up!
by Margaret Howard
The flavor of roasted red peppers complements grilled fish beautifully. Any left? It makes a marvelous dip for crudites. Or, if you prefer, make the Yogurt Mustard Sauce (see recipe below).
Makes 4 servings.
Ingredients:
Red Pepper Mayonnaise
• 1 cup bottled roasted red peppers, drained
• 1/3 cup light mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves, chopped
Fish
• 4 halibut steaks (4 oz each)
Directions:
1. For mayonnaise: Puree red peppers, mayonnaise, mustard, garlic and lemon juice in a food processor until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste. Reserve 2 tbsp mayonnaise mixture. Stir remaining mixture with basil; set aside.
2. Preheat grill on medium-high to 400° F. Pat halibut dry with paper towel; spread 2 tbsp mayonnaise mixture on one side of each piece. Place fish, starting with mayonnaise side down, on lightly oiled grill rack. Close lid and grill for 5 to 6 minutes. Turn fish and cook tor 3 to 4 minutes (10 minutes per inch of thickness) or until fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
3. Serve halibut with reserved red pepper mayonnaise.
Grilling Tip: If preferred, grill your own sweet red pepper
Yogurt Mustard Sauce:
Combine 1/3 cup plain yogurt, 2 tbsp light mayonnaise, 2 tsp Dijon mustard and a pinch of salt and freshly ground pepper. Makes about 1/2 cup sauce. Also a great dip for veggies!
Wine: Try a Cabernet Franc Rose.
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