Halibut with Bacon
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From Wrangell, Alaska, Pat Hockett writes, "This can be an easy weeknight meal or part of an elegant dinner. I'm always looking for different ways to use the fish and crab in our freezer."
SERVINGS: 4
CATEGORY: Main Dish
METHOD: Grill (gas or charcoal)
TIME: Prep: 25 min. + marinating Grill: 10 min.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons chopped seeded jalapeno peppers
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 4 halibut steaks (6 ounces each)
- 8 bacon strips
Directions:
In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first seven ingredients. Add halibut; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 10-15 minutes, turning once.
In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until cooked but not crisp. Drain on paper towels. Drain and discard marinade from halibut. Wrap two slices of bacon over the top and sides of each steak; secure with soaked wooden toothpicks.
Coat grill rack with cooking spray before starting the grill. Place halibut, bacon side down, on grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Discard toothpicks. Yield: 4 servings.