This light and fresh vinaigrette is perfect for any mild flavored white fish.
Course Condiment
Keyword Cod, Grilled Fish, Halibut, Vinaigette
Ingredients
2½tbspfreshly squeezed lemon juice
2tbspextra-virgin olive oil
2 clovesgarliccrushed or finely grated
½tsplemon zestgrated with a microplane
3tbspthinly sliced fresh basilcan substitute dried basil, but fresh is best
2tspcapersdrained
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and lemon zest in a small bowl.Stir in 2 tbsp fresh basil and capers, (reserving 1 tbsp basil for garnish)Season vinaigrette to taste with salt and pepperSeason 4-6 ounce halibut steaks or filets with salt and pepper. Brush 1 tablespoon vinaigrette, divided equally, over the fish. Grill or broil until cooked through. Transfer fish to plates. Stir remaining vinaigrette and pour over fish.Garnish with remaining basil and serve.
Notes
This can be prepared 1 hour ahead. Cover and let stand at room temperature