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Grilled Halibut and Tomato Packets

Recipe information

  • Yield

    6 Servings

Ingredients

6

3/4-inch-thick halibut fillets

1

/4 cup olive oil

1

/4 cup olive tapenade

3

medium heirloom tomatoes, each cut into 8 wedges

1

medium fennel bulb, halved, cored, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)

2

tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon

2

tablespoons grated lemon peel

1

/4 cup dry vermouth

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cut six 12-inch squares of foil. Place each fish fillet in center of 1 square. Drizzle each fillet with 2 teaspoons oil; turn fish to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spread each with 2 teaspoons tapenade. Top each with 4 tomato wedges, 1/3 cup fennel, 1 teaspoon tarragon, 1 teaspoon lemon peel, and 2 teaspoons vermouth. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Fold up foil and seal edges to enclose completely.

    Step 2

    Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Place packets on grill rack; cover barbecue with lid. Cook until fish is just opaque in center, about 8 minutes. Divide packets among plates and serve.