Cedar Planked Halibut
Description
Halibut steaks are 'planked,' barbequed on a water-soaked cedar plank, and basted with a succulent herb and butter sauce.
Ingredients
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1 untreated cedar plank
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1/2 cup butter, melted
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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2 teaspoons herbes de Provence
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2 teaspoons dried dill weed
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2 teaspoons dried tarragon
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1 teaspoon paprika
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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4 halibut steaks
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ground black pepper to taste
Directions
1
Place the cedar plank in water to soak, about 30 minutes.
2
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
3
Stir butter, lemon juice, herbes de Provence, dill, tarragon, paprika, and garlic together in a small bowl.
4
Place halibut steaks on the cedar plank. Season to taste with pepper; spoon half the butter mixture onto the halibut.
5
Place the cedar plank into the grill; cook, with grill lid closed, for 20 minutes. Open grill; baste halibut with remaining butter mixture. Continue grilling until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 10 minutes.