Grilled Halibut with Lemongrass Tomato Sauce
Grilled Halibut with Lemongrass Tomato Sauce is a flavorful Thai Thai Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Cook shallots and garlic in 1 tablespoon oil in a 3- to 4-quart heavy saucepan over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionCook shallots and garlic in 1 tablespoon oil in a 3- to 4-quart heavy saucepan over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes.
Add tomatoes, lemongrass, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil, stirring.
Reduce heat and cook at a bare simmer, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes fall apart and form a chunky sauce, about 20 minutes.
Force sauce through a medium-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing hard on and then discarding solids.
Season with salt and pepper.
Prepare grill for cooking.
If using a charcoal grill, open vents on bottom of grill, then light charcoal.
Charcoal fire is medium-hot when you can hold your hand 5 inches above rack for 3 to 4 seconds.
If using a gas grill, preheat burners on high, covered, 10 minutes, then reduce heat to moderate.
Brush fish on both sides with remaining 2 tablespoons oil, then season with salt and pepper.
Grill fish, covered only if using gas grill, on lightly oiled rack, turning over once, until just cooked through, 7 to 8 minutes total.
Serve fish with sauce.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.
