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Grilled Pacific Halibut Steak with Chimichurri

October 31st, 2022

The Perfect Pairing of Fresh and Grilled Ingredients

Pairing chimichurri with fish is a quick and delicious way to elevate a weeknight meal with a bright pop of color and fresh, herbaceous flavor. For our recipe, chimichurri is spooned over grilled Pacific halibut steaks as condiment, just before serving. The entire meal can be on the table in under 20 minutes, whether you're grilling Pacific halibut steaks in your backyard or on a cast-iron grill pan — just make sure your grill grates are hot, clean, and oiled before you even think about cooking the Pacific halibut steaks!

Chimichurri is a parsley-based condiment that hails from South America. It's often served with grilled meats, as its freshness is the perfect complement to the charred flavors of the grill. Our version of chimichurri includes a mix of parsley and cilantro, but if cilantro isn't your thing, you can simply omit it and replace it with more parsley. 

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Grilled Pacific Halibut Steak with Chimichurri

By Wild Alaskan Company

Prep time

10 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Total time

20 minutes

Yield

2 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 (8 oz.) portions Pacific Halibut Steak
  • 1 cup parsley, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup cilantro, roughly chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, smashed
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano
  • Leaves from 3 sprigs of thyme
  • A pinch of red chili flakes
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • A splash of red wine vinegar, to taste

Instructions

1. Heat a charcoal or gas grill to high. Alternatively, preheat a cast-iron grill pan over high heat.

2. Meanwhile, prepare chimichurri. Combine parsley, cilantro, garlic, oregano, thyme, and chili flakes in a mini food processor. Process until finely chopped, then add in oil and process until combined, scraping down sides of bowl as needed. Add a splash of red wine vinegar and season to taste with salt. Adjust as desired with more vinegar or salt. Transfer to small bowl and set aside.

3. Using paper towels or a clean kitchen towel, gently pat excess moisture from halibut steaks. Season both sides with salt and pepper.

4. Place halibut on grate, and cook until the fillets flip without any resistance, about 3 minutes per side. Pacific halibut steak is medium-done when internal temperature reaches 130F at its thickest part on an instant-read thermometer, or when it flakes easily with a fork.

5. Transfer halibut steaks to a serving platter and top with chimichurri, with extra chimichurri on the side for serving with fish and over vegetables. Leftover chimichurri can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a day.


Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have a certain medical condition. The FDA recommends an internal temperature of 145°F for cooked fish.

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