Orange Dijon Grilled Halibut Recipe for a Healthy BBQ Dinner
Orange Dijon Grilled Halibut is a healthy grilled fish recipe with a sweet citrus mustard glaze.Ready in about 20 minutes, it's perfect for BBQ dinners.Tender, flaky halibut with bright, fresh flavors everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup orange marmalade
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons white grape juice halal-friendly substitute for white wine
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 pound halibut fillet skin on
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium heat and allow it to fully warm up.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the orange marmalade, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, white grape juice, salt, pepper, basil, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
- Place the halibut on the grill skin-side down.
- Spoon half of the glaze over the fish.
- Close the grill lid and cook for about 10 minutes without moving the fish.
- Check for doneness. The Orange Dijon Grilled Halibut is ready when it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) and flakes easily with a fork.
- Brush the remaining glaze over the fish during the last minute of cooking.
- Remove from the grill and serve immediately.
Notes
- Serve with grilled asparagus, roasted vegetables, rice pilaf, or a fresh green salad.
- Lemon wedges make an excellent finishing touch.
- If fresh halibut isn't available, cod or mahi-mahi work well.
- Use sugar-free orange marmalade for a lower-sugar version.