Coal-Roasted Halibut

11 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 medium leeks, white part only, halved lengthwise and coarsely chopped
  • 1 small celery rib, peeled and coarsely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves, plus 12 additional leaves
  • 1 cup fresh parsley leaves
  • 4 anchovy fillets
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • Four 6-ounce halibut steaks, about 1 inch thick
  • 8 plum tomatoes, each cut into 6 wedges
  • 4 small red potatoes, sliced 1/8 inch thick
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper

Directions

  1. 1
    Light a charcoal grill.
  2. 2
    In a food processor, combine the leeks, celery, garlic, the 2 cups of basil, parsley and anchovies and pulse until finely chopped.
  3. 3
    Spoon 1/2 teaspoon of oil in the center of each of four 18-inch foil squares.
  4. 4
    Set the halibut on top of the leeks and arrange the tomatoes, potatoes and remaining 12 basil leaves around.
  5. 5
    Season the fish and vegetables with salt and pepper.
  6. 6
    Spoon 2 tablespoons of water around each fish steak.
  7. 7
    Bring the sides of the foil up and over the fish, sealing the edges together with short folds.
  8. 8
    Spread the medium-hot coals out to an even layer and set the fish bundles in the coals, folded side up.
  9. 9
    Cover the grill and cook until the bundles swell with steam and you can hear the liquid bubbling, about 30 minutes.
  10. 10
    Set a closed bundle on each plate and open them at the table.

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