Orange Dijon Grilled Halibut
A delightful grilled halibut dish featuring a flavorful orange Dijon glaze that’s perfect for summer barbecues or weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
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- 1/3 cup orange marmalade
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons apple juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 pound halibut fillet, skin-on
Instructions
- Whisk together the orange marmalade, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, apple juice, chopped basil, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
- Preheat your outdoor grill to medium-high heat and clean the grates thoroughly.
- Season the halibut fillet lightly with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- Place the halibut on the grill, skin-side down, to prevent sticking and allow for easier handling.
- Brush the top of the fillet generously with half of the prepared orange Dijon glaze.
- Grill for about 10-12 minutes or until the fish becomes opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Brush the remainder of the glaze over the fish during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
- Carefully remove from the grill and serve immediately.
Notes
Pairs well with grilled vegetables, fresh salad, rice, or quinoa. Garnish with lemon or fresh basil for presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 65mg