| Level: | Intermediate |
| Total: | 1 hr 20 min |
| Prep: | 25 min |
| Inactive: | 35 min |
| Cook: | 20 min |
| Yield: | 8 servings |
Ingredients
- Pinch saffron threads
- 1/4 cup hot water
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chile de arbol
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 red bell peppers, grilled, peeled, seeded and sliced
- 2 ripe beefsteak tomatoes, diced and seeded
- 20 fresh mint leaves, torn
- 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 pound halibut fillet (1 1/2-to-2-inches thick)
- Canola oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- For the chermoula: Combine the saffron and hot water in a small bowl and let sit for 10 minutes to bloom. Heat the canola oil in a small saute pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Cook the ancho, coriander, cumin and chile de arbol for 1 minute. Add the saffron and its soaking water. Remove from the heat.
- Whisk together the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice and garlic-saffron mixture in a medium bowl. Mix in the bell peppers, tomatoes, mint leaves and cilantro. Cover the bowl and let sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, or refrigerate overnight. Bring to room temperature before serving.
- For the grilled white fish: Heat a charcoal grill for direct grilling at medium-high heat. Brush both sides of the halibut with the canola oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill the halibut until golden brown and charred on both sides and cooked to medium or well done, about 10 minutes each side.
- Carefully transfer the halibut to a platter and top with the chermoula immediately. Let the halibut rest for 5 minutes before serving, to allow flavors to sink in.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 8 servings |
| Calories | 226 |
| Total Fat | 13 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 5 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Protein | 22 g |
| Cholesterol | 56 mg |
| Sodium | 473 mg |
Reviews
I am so flipping happy I came across this recipe!!! This had to be one of the best fish dishes I’ve made and so easy. Don’t change a thing and make this dish , you will not be disappointed
Amazing! I had it 4 days in a row it,
Followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect! Will definitely make again.
Very tasty and healthy recipe. The chermoula is somewhat labor intensive to prepare but the flavors go really well with a mild fish like halibut. I definitely recommend preparing the sauce a day ahead. I added some cayenne instead of chili de arbol. Our guests loved it and I would definitely serve it again.