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grilled halibut with orange saffron sauce and medi

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Annacia *
Moose Jaw, SK

Grilled Halibut with Orange Saffron Sauce and Mediterranean Salsa. A fresh fish dish with a vibrant sauce with a rich fragrant saffron taste to be served while listening to the Spanish guitar and sipping sangria If at all possible,lol. Choose fillets that are 1 1/2 to 2 inches (4 to 5 cm) thick. By Scott Librock

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Grill

Ingredients For grilled halibut with orange saffron sauce and medi

  • HALIBUT
  • 6
    halibut fillets or black cod, skinned and boned (2 lb/1 kg total)
  • 6 slice
    serrano ham or prosciutto
  • 1/2 tsp
    (2 ml) paprika
  • 1/2 tsp
    each of (2 ml) salt and white pepper
  • ORANGE SAFFRON SAUCE
  • 1 c
    (250 ml) orange juice, (about 3 oranges)
  • 1 c
    (250 ml) dry white wine
  • 2
    hot red chili peppers or hot green chili peppers, seeded and coarsely chopped
  • 1 Tbsp
    (15 ml) demerara sugar or brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp
    (2 ml) saffron threads
  • 1/4 tsp
    (1 ml) salt
  • 1 tsp
    (5 ml) finely grated orange rind
  • SALSA
  • 1/4 c
    (60 ml) thinly sliced red onions
  • 1 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp
    (15 ml) lime juice
  • 1 c
    (250 ml) quartered cherry tomatoes, (about 10)
  • 1 Tbsp
    fresh chives, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp
    (30 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp
    (15 ml) chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 tsp
    each of salt and pepper
  • 1
    ripe avocado

How To Make grilled halibut with orange saffron sauce and medi

  • 1
    Orange Saffron Sauce: In small saucepan, bring orange juice, wine, chilies, sugar, saffron and salt to boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until reduced to 1/2 cup (125 mL), about 45 minutes.
  • 2
    Strain through fine sieve into small bowl, pressing on solids. Stir in rind; set aside. (Make-ahead: Let cool. Refrigerate in airtight container for up to 3 days.)
  • 3
    Salsa: In bowl, combine onion, garlic and lime juice; cover and set aside for 30 minutes. (Make-ahead: Refrigerate for up to 2 hours.) Just before serving, stir in tomatoes, oil, parsley, salt and pepper. Peel, pit and dice avocado; fold into salsa.
  • 4
    Halibut: Cut each fish fillet in half lengthwise. Lay slices on their side. Curving each, fit into each other to form tight round.
  • 5
    Halve ham lengthwise; wrap securely around rounded edges of fish to completely encase. Secure with 2 small (6-inch/15 cm) soaked wooden skewers. (Make-ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 8 hours.)
  • 6
    Combine paprika, salt and pepper; sprinkle over fish. Place on greased grill over medium-high heat; close cover and grill, turning once, until fish flakes easily when tested, about 10 minutes.
  • 7
    Place fish on each plate; top with salsa. Surround with sauce.
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