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Grilled Halibut With Roasted Red Pepper Sauce Inspired by FoodAndWine.com
Ingredients
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1 16-oz jar roasted red bell peppers, drained
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1 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
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5 garlic cloves
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tbsp sherry vinegar
4 6-oz skin-on halibut fillets
2 tsp honey
Directions 1. In a food processor or blender, mix bell peppers, garlic, vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Transfer sauce to a bowl; whisk in oil. 2. Into a large plastic zipper bag, pour 1 cup of sauce; add halibut fillets and seal bag; turn to coat fillets. Let marinate in refrigerator for 20 minutes. Reserve remaining sauce for serving. 3. Preheat a grill to medium-high (400–450 F). Remove halibut from marinade; scrape off excess. 4. On oiled grill grates, arrange fillets and grill, covered, until fish flakes easily, 4–5 minutes per side. 5. Transfer fillets to serving plates or a large platter. Drizzle with reserved sauce. Serve alongside preferred veggies and crusty bread.
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