Friday, May 11, 2012

Cherry Planked Halibut Steaks with Roasted Tomatoes

Cherry Planked Halibut Steaks with Roasted Tomatoes

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Ingredients
1 5x11" CherryGrilling Plank
2 Wild Halibut Steaks
2 cups Cherry Tomatoes, halved
3 tablespoons Olive Oil
1 tablespoon fresh Thyme
2 tablespoons Whole Foods Lemon Herb with Thyme Spice Mix
1 bunch of Asparagus, trimmed
2 tablespoons Lime Juice

First: Soak Cherry Grilling Plank in water for at least an hour- longer is better. 
(A 13 x 9 baking dish or a enameled cast iron pot both work marvelously for this and most people have one or the other kicking around the kitchen.)

 
Next: Preheat grill to 350-400°. Rub both sides of Halibut with Lemon Herb with Thyme spice mix. Place seasoned Halibut Steaks on the plank, then place the plank on the grill. 
 
Close the grill lid and allow the plank to smoke and smolder- that’s where the smoky flavor comes from. The cherry wood flavor comes from the water vapor released from the plank during the grilling process, which also helps keep the fish moist.
**Keep a spray bottle on hand. If flames occur, don't panic! Just spray with water and on plankin'.
Meanwhile:     Preheat oven to 425°, toss tomatoes with olive oil, thyme, and salt and pepper to taste.  Put tomatoes in oven for 10-12 minutes. Remove roasted tomatoes from the oven and top halibut while still on the grill.
 
Then: Toss Asparagus in olive oil and lime juice and place of the grill along side the plank.  
 
Finally: Cook Halibut and Asparagus until done to your liking. Approximately 20 minutes on the Halibut, 6-9 minutes for the Asparagus.
 
Carefully remove from grill and enjoy!  Welcome to your weekend.  -KB

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