Grilled Halibut with Mango-Papaya Salad

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Description

This is a halibut, mango, and papaya salad recipe that is fresh and light, especially for the spring season which will soon be upon us. Doesn’t take a lot of prep time with exception of marinating the fish. Can be done ahead and kept in the fridge for at least 2 days. Salad dressing as you will see is very easy and is so delicious and light. Add fresh garlic bread or breadsticks and a glass of wine (Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc). The combination of the citrus dressing and the fruit and dill proves to be a delicious marriage of fruit and herbs. Enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 4 (4 ounce) fillets halibut
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • ½ medium lemon, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill
  • 1 (8 ounce) package mixed salad greens
  • 1 cup sliced baby bella mushrooms
  • 1 medium mango – peeled, seeded and diced
  • 1 medium papaya – peeled, seeded and cubed
  • ½ small red onion, chopped
  • 3 slices cooked bacon, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 cups Italian-style salad dressing
  • 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey

Instructions

  1. Pat halibut dry and season with salt and pepper. Combine oil
  2. orange juice
  3. lemon juice
  4. honey
  5. Italian seasoning
  6. garlic
  7. and red pepper flakes in a glass or ceramic bowl for marinade with a whisk to make sure it is well blended. Add halibut and let marinate for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  8. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove fish from marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
  9. Cook halibut on the preheated grill horizontally for 5 to 7 minutes. Flip and cook vertically for perfect grill marks until it springs back with a mild resistance and flakes easily with a fork
  10. 5 to 7 minutes more; be careful not to overcook. Remove from grill and sprinkle with fresh dill.
  11. Combine salad greens
  12. mushrooms
  13. mango
  14. papaya
  15. onion
  16. bacon
  17. and feta cheese in a bowl.
  18. Whisk salad dressing
  19. orange juice
  20. and honey for dressing together in another bowl. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve with grilled halibut.

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Servings: 4

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