Grilled Halibut I

The citrus marinade used in this recipe is made with sprigs of fresh marjoram. One or two hours of marinating is all that is required: a longer period affects the texture of the fish.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 379 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ¼ cup olive oil
• ½ cup fresh grapefruit juice
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh marjoram
• 4 (8 ounce) steaks halibut
• 4 sprigs fresh marjoram, for garnish

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat barbecue or gas grill.

Step 2

Mix together grapefruit juice, olive oil, 2 teaspoons marjoram, salt, and pepper, in a shallow glass dish. Add fish, turn once to coat both sides, then cover dish. Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours, turning once or twice.

Step 3

Reserve marinade, and place fish in lightly oiled wire basket. Place fish 4 to 6 inches above hot coals. Grill for 10 to 12 minutes, turning once and brushing twice with reserved marinade, until steaks are barely opaque in thickest part. Arrange on a platter, scatter grapefruit sections around steaks, and garnish with sprigs of marjoram.