Jun. 29: Grill Crusted Halibut With Salsa Fresco
2 servings halibut fillet, 4-8 oz each
Seasoning: your favorite Tom Douglas’ Rubs with Love (Tokyo Rub pictured), or your favorite seasoning rub
1 part finely chopped onion
1 part finely chopped cucumber or zucchini
2 parts finely chopped tomato
pinches of fleur de sel
Preheat a medium (300-350) grill. Rinse halibut and pat dry. Mist or brush with oil and season to taste – for Rubs with Love, season generously. Combine veggies in a bowl, sprinkling with fleur de sel just before serving. *
Brush hot grill grates clean, mist or brush with oil and immediately add seasoned halibut fillet, skin side up. Brown with direct heat but don’t burn – some seasonings char quickly. Control the heat so that the fillet cooks to taste in the same time it takes to brown nicely – ideal internal temperature is 140-150 degrees. **
Serve grilled halibut dressed with salsa over rice, salad or Veggie Mac and Cheese – recipe address below. Serves 2 – Chef Michaelangelo (mick) Rosacci, www.TonysMarket.com
* Chef’s Notes: For a zestier salsa, add fresh cilantro, minced chiles, limejuice and olive oil – also great with tropical fruits replacing all or part of the tomatoes. Can be made hours ahead.
** If the fillet browns before it is done on the inside, transfer to indirect heat and roast covered at 300 degrees to finish. Cooking time depends on conditions.
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