Best 13 Tunisian Style Grilled Halibut Recipes

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In the vibrant culinary landscape of Tunisia, grilled halibut stands as a testament to the country's rich maritime heritage. This succulent fish, with its firm texture and delicate flavor, takes on a new dimension when imbued with the vibrant spices and aromatic herbs that are synonymous with Tunisian cuisine. Whether you're an experienced home cook or just starting your culinary journey, this article will guide you through the steps of creating an authentic Tunisian-style grilled halibut dish that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the shores of North Africa.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRILLED HALIBUT



Grilled Halibut image

This is delicious, and I have made it many times since. We have used many types of fish as well as halibut, which I prefer.

Provided by braniffb13

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Halibut

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

¾ cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
1 ½ teaspoons dried parsley
¾ teaspoon dried dill weed
¼ teaspoon white sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 inch-thick halibut steaks

Steps:

  • Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Stir butter, lemon juice, onion powder, parsley, dill, sugar, salt, and pepper together in a bowl; spread evenly over the halibut steaks.
  • Cook on preheated grill until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 5 to 6 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 498.3 calories, Carbohydrate 1.5 g, Cholesterol 153.9 mg, Fat 37.7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 36.4 g, SaturatedFat 21.9 g, Sodium 485.8 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

GRILLED HALIBUT WITH BBQ BUTTER



Grilled Halibut with BBQ Butter image

Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Time 51m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups paprika
3/4 cup sugar
3 3/4 tablespoons onion powder
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh oregano leaves
1 scallion, white and light green parts only, finely chopped
6 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
2 teaspoons Neely's BBQ seasoning
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 (6-ounce) halibut fillets, about 1-inch thick
Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing
Freshly cracked black pepper
2 pounds asparagus, trimmed

Steps:

  • Seasoning:
  • Stir the paprika, sugar and onion powder together in a bowl and set aside.
  • Halibut:
  • In a small bowl, using a rubber spatula, combine the oregano, scallions, butter, barbeque seasoning, orange zest, 1/4 teaspoon salt and cayenne pepper. Spoon the seasoned butter onto a piece of plastic wrap. Using the plastic wrap as a shield for your hands, shape the butter into a log, wrapping it in the plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Heat a grill to medium-high.
  • Brush the fish fillets on both sides with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the halibut fillets until the center of the fish is opaque and firm, about 4 minutes per side.
  • Brush the asparagus with some more oil and season the stalks with salt and pepper. Grill the spears until they are tender, turning them once, about 6 minutes total.
  • Transfer the fish and asparagus to serving plates. Spread a generous tablespoon of the barbeque butter over the fish. Serve the remaining butter alongside the fish, if desired.

TUNISIAN-STYLE GRILLED HALIBUT



TUNISIAN-STYLE GRILLED HALIBUT image

Categories     Fish

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
4 halibut fillets, about 6-7 ounces
2 tablespoons extra virgin oilive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Extra virgin olive oil (to top grilled halibut)

Steps:

  • To prepare paste: combine lemon juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, paprika, coriander, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper into a paste. Spread paste on all sides of halibut fillets. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to marinate in refrigerator for 1 hour. Preheat grill for medium-high heat. Place fillets on grill and cook on direct high heat for 6 to 8 minutes, or until fish begins to flake. Turn once during cooking process. Remove fillets from the grill and drizzle each one with 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil before serving

TUSCAN HALIBUT WITH GRILLED PEPPERS AND OLIVES



Tuscan Halibut with Grilled Peppers and Olives image

Provided by Food Network

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 (6 to 7 oz.) halibut fish fillets
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1/2 teaspoon Kosher or sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 red bell peppers, cut lengthwise into 6 thick strips
2 yellow bell peppers, cut lengthwise into 6 thick strips
1 cup quartered Lindsay® Pimiento Stuffed Spanish Manzanilla Olives

Steps:

  • Heat grill to medium-high heat. Arrange fish on a rimmed baking sheet; brush 1 tablespoon of the oil over both sides of fish. Sprinkle salt and pepper over fish.
  • In a small bowl, toss pepper strips with remaining olive oil to coat. Grill peppers turning once, until light grill marks appear, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a platter or rimmed baking sheet and keep warm.
  • Grill fish on covered grill 3 minutes per side or until fish is opaque in center. Arrange peppers on four warmed dinner plates. Place fish over peppers; top with olives.

HALIBUT A LA TUNISIA



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This recipe is adapted from Weber's Real Grilling cookbook. Posted for ZWT 6 2010. You can substitute any firm mild, white, thick fish fillet. Time indicated does not include one hour marinating time.

Provided by PanNan

Categories     Halibut

Time 16m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (plus more for drizzling over finished dish)
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
24 ounces halibut fillets, about 1 inch thick

Steps:

  • Make the paste: in a small bowl, thoroughly mix all ingredients except halibut fillets.
  • Spread the paste evenly on both sides of the halibut fillets. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Grill over direct heat until the halibut just begins to flake when poked with the tip of a knife, about 6 - 8 minutes, turning once midway.
  • Remove from grill, drizzle each fillet with a little olive oil and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.5, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 70.3, Sodium 556.2, Carbohydrate 2.3, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.5, Protein 46.2

GRILLED HALIBUT WITH INDIAN SPICES AND CORN RELISH



Grilled Halibut With Indian Spices and Corn Relish image

Here, a fragrant combination of ground cumin, turmeric, coriander and fennel seed is rubbed all over fresh halibut steaks (Pacific salmon, wild striped bass and hake also work well here). The steaks are then left to marinate for a few hours in the refrigerator before grilling. The cooked fish is topped with a quick relish made of fresh corn, ginger, onion, cilantro and a bit of the spice mixture that's been sautéed in clarified butter. It's an unexpected yet extraordinary way to prepare fish that might just win over the self-proclaimed seafood-haters at the table.

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, quick, main course

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground fennel seeds
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 halibut steaks, 1 inch thick, 2 to 2 1/2 pounds total (Pacific salmon, wild striped bass, hake steaks or fillets of these fish can be substituted)
2 lemons
4 tablespoons ghee (sold in Indian stores and fancy food shops) or clarified butter; vegetable oil can be substituted
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup cooked fresh corn kernels (about 1 ear of corn)
Oil for grill
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Combine cumin, turmeric, coriander, fennel, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste. Rub fish steaks on both sides with juice of 1/2 lemon, then rub with all but 2 teaspoons of spice mixture. Refrigerate 3 hours.
  • While fish marinates, heat 2 tablespoons ghee in a skillet, add ginger and onion and sauté until onion just starts to brown. Stir in remaining spices and sauté, stirring, until spices smell toasty, then add corn and juice of 1/2 lemon. Cook briefly and set aside.
  • Remove fish from refrigerator and brush on both sides with remaining ghee or butter. Heat grill and oil grates. When hot, place fish on grill over medium-hot coals or gas fire and cook about 5 minutes. Use a spatula to turn fish and grill 3 to 4 minutes, until a little liquid just begins to pool on surface of fish and a paring knife inserted just at the bone can move flesh away from it easily. Salmon should be cooked about 3 minutes on each side. Remove fish to a warm platter or individual plates.
  • Reheat corn mixture, adding cilantro and a couple tablespoons water to moisten it. Spoon corn on fish, garnish with wedges cut from remaining lemon and serve.

GRILLED HALIBUT SIMPLY DELICIOUS



Grilled Halibut Simply Delicious image

This is a Greek version of grilled halibut. Yes I know halibut is not Greek but it's the flavors and simplicity of cooking that is Greek. Flavored with olive oil, lemon, garlic and Greek oregano. You can use halibut steak which can handle the grill better.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Halibut

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 lbs halibut fillets
1/4 cup olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh parsley
2 teaspoons fresh Greek oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
1 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, parsley, oregano, salt and pepper in a zip lock bag. Mix the marinade and add halibut and refrigerate for 1 hour. Preheat grill.
  • Remove halibut from bag and place on hot very WELL OILED grill.
  • Grill for 4 to 5 minutes per side.
  • Place fish and don`t move for 4 minutes or it will fall apart.
  • Fish is done when it flakes easily with a fork and is opaque all the way through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.9, Fat 16.3, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 102.2, Sodium 141.7, Carbohydrate 2.4, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 0.3, Protein 38.7

EASY GRILLED HALIBUT STEAKS



Easy Grilled Halibut Steaks image

No one would guess you use convenient ingredients like brown sugar, soy sauce and lemon juice in this simple recipe. I always get compliments.- Mary Ann Dell, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 halibut steaks (5 ounces each)

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the first six ingredients. Cook and stir until butter is melted. Remove from the heat; set aside., Grill halibut on greased rack, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, basting frequently with butter mixture, 4-5 minutes on each side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 273mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GRILLED HALIBUT WITH CILANTRO GARLIC BUTTER



Grilled Halibut with Cilantro Garlic Butter image

Delicious! My husband absolutely loves this recipe! Fish is simply seasoned with lime juice, then served with a cilantro lime garlic sauce. Serve over a bed of greens with a nice loaf of bread for a complete meal.

Provided by SerenaBloom

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Halibut

Time 33m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 (6 ounce) fillets halibut
1 lime, cut into wedges
salt and pepper to taste
3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill for high heat. Squeeze the juice from the lime wedges over fish fillets, then season them with salt and pepper.
  • Grill fish fillets for about 5 minutes on each side, until browned and fish can be flaked with a fork. Remove to a warm serving plate.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic; cook and stir just until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in the butter, remaining lime juice and cilantro. Serve fish with the cilantro butter sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.2 calories, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 69 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 35.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 173.9 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

GRILLED HALIBUT WITH OLIVE SAUCE



Grilled Halibut With Olive Sauce image

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper
2 pounds halibut steaks
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3/4 cup oil-cured Mediterranean black olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 clove garlic, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill or broiler to very hot.
  • Press the pepper into the surface of the fish. Brush the fish with all but one tablespoon of the oil.
  • Grill or broil the fish, turning it once, until it is just cooked, 6 to 10 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fish and the heat of the grill or broiler.
  • Meanwhile, combine the remaining oil with the olives, lemon juice and garlic. As soon as the fish is cooked, transfer it to a platter and spoon the olive mixture on top.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 358, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 43 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 320 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams

GRILLED HALIBUT II



Grilled Halibut II image

Halibut fillets marinated in lime juice and herbs are simple and delicious, and perfect for any occasion. Pineapple and mango salsas - or any of your personal favorites - make for a perfect finish fresh off the grill.

Provided by Karen David

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Halibut

Time 2h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 (6 ounce) fillets halibut
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
⅛ teaspoon dried rosemary

Steps:

  • Place halibut fillets in a shallow baking dish. In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, thyme, basil, oregano, and rosemary. Pour marinade over fish, cover, and refrigerate 2 to 4 hours.
  • Preheat grill for medium heat. Adjust grate height to between 4 and 6 inches from heat source.
  • Lightly oil grill grate. Remove halibut from dish, and discard marinade. Cook for 5 minutes per side, or until fish can be easily flaked with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.4 calories, Carbohydrate 0.6 g, Cholesterol 62.5 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 94 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

ASIAN GRILLED HALIBUT



Asian Grilled Halibut image

Bring Asian sesame flavor to grilled halibut with this simple recipe. Enjoy Grilled Asian Halibut on the grill, or you can cook it in a broiler pan!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

1/2 cup KRAFT Asian Toasted Sesame Dressing
1 green onion, thinly sliced
4 halibut fillets (1 lb.)

Steps:

  • Combine dressing and onions. Reserve 1/4 cup dressing mixture for later use.
  • Pour remaining dressing mixture over fish in shallow dish; turn to evenly coat both sides of each fillets with dressing mixture.
  • Refrigerate 30 min. to marinate.
  • Heat greased grill to medium heat. Remove fish from marinade; discard marinade.
  • Grill fish 6 to 7 min. on each side or until fish flakes easily with fork, brushing occasionally with reserved dressing mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 330 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 20 g

GRILLED HALIBUT WITH GRILLED RED PEPPER HARISSA



Grilled Halibut with Grilled Red Pepper Harissa image

Harissa is a spicy Tunisian sauce made from chiles, spices, and olive oil. Here, grilling the ingredients gives the sauce great smoky flavor.

Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Blender     Low Carb     Low Fat     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     High Fiber     Low Sodium     Backyard BBQ     Dinner     Halibut     Spice     Bell Pepper     Summer     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Healthy     Jalapeño     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 red jalapeño chile
1 garlic clove, peeled
4 5- to 6-ounce halibut or mahi-mahi fillets
2 large red bell peppers, quartered lengthwise, seeded
Olive oil for brushing plus 1/4 cup
2 teaspoons ground cumin, divided
2 teaspoons ground coriander, divided
1 lemon, halved

Steps:

  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Thread jalapeño and garlic clove onto metal skewer. Brush jalapeño, garlic, fish, and red bell peppers with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sprinkle fish with 1/2 teaspoon cumin and 1/2 teaspoon coriander. Grill fish, bell peppers,jalapeño, and garlic until vegetables are tender and charred and fish is just cooked through, about 4 minutes per side for fish and 8 minutes per side for vegetables. Grill lemon, cut side down, until charred, about 3 minutes. Transfer fish to plate and tent with foil to keep warm.
  • Peel charred parts of skin from bell peppers and cut stem from jalapeño, and transfer to blender, discarding peel and stem. Add garlic clove, remaining 1/4 cup oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin, and 1 1/2 teaspoons coriander to blender. Process until coarse puree forms. Season sauce generously to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Place 1 fish fillet on each of 4 plates. Squeeze grilled lemon over. Spoon sauce over fish and serve.

Tips:

  • Choose a fresh, firm halibut steak for best results.
  • Don't overcook the halibut, or it will become dry and tough. A good rule of thumb is to cook the fish for about 10 minutes per inch of thickness.
  • If you don't have a grill, you can also cook the halibut in a pan over medium heat.
  • Serve the halibut with your favorite sides, such as grilled vegetables, rice, or potatoes.

Conclusion:

Tunisian-style grilled halibut is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer cookout. The combination of spices and herbs gives the fish a unique and delicious flavor, and the grilled vegetables add a healthy and colorful side dish. Whether you're a seasoned griller or a beginner, this recipe is sure to impress your friends and family.

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