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Grilled Halibut with Mojo Sauce

Grilled Halibut with Mojo Sauce

Difficulty Level: Intermediate
  • Prep Time:
    15 Minutes
  • Cook Time:
    PT30M
    15 Minutes
  • Yield:
    2 Servings
Fire up the grill for this fresh and flavorful halibut topped with a creamy citrus mojo sauce. Delicious served with black beans and coconut rice, and easy to customize with other grill-friendly fish, like salmon, tuna, cod, rock fish, or sea bass.
Ingredients
  • 1 pound halibut
  • Oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • Mojo Sauce:
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ⅓ cup avocado oil
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 1 jalapeño, roughly chopped
  • 3 green onions, roughly chopped
  • 1 small bunch cilantro
  • 2 limes, juiced
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar (white wine or rice)
  • ½ avocado
  • 453.59g halibut
  • Oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • Mojo Sauce:
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 78.86ml avocado oil
  • 3.2g salt
  • 1 jalapeño, roughly chopped
  • 3 green onions, roughly chopped
  • 1 small bunch cilantro
  • 2 limes, juiced
  • 12.78g orange juice
  • 4.26g vinegar (white wine or rice)
  • ½ avocado

Fire up the grill for this fresh and flavorful halibut topped with a creamy citrus mojo sauce. Delicious served with black beans and coconut rice, and easy to customize with other grill-friendly fish, like salmon, tuna, cod, rock fish, or sea bass.

Preparation
STEP 1

Preheat a grill or grill-pan over medium-high heat. Pat the halibut dry and lightly coat with oil. Season generously with salt and pepper.

STEP 2

To make the mojo sauce, add the garlic, avocado oil, and a pinch of salt to a blender (or use an immersion blender). Blend until smooth and emulsified. Add the jalapeño, green onions, cilantro, lime juice, orange juice, vinegar, and avocado. Blend until creamy and smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

STEP 3

Place the halibut on the grill skin side down first. Grill over medium-high heat, allowing it to cook undisturbed until it naturally releases from the grates, about 5-7 minutes per side depending on thickness. Flip carefully and continue grilling until the fish is opaque, flaky, and cooked through. Serve with mojo sauce.

Options

  • Serve with black beans and coconut rice for a complete meal.

  • Swap the halibut for salmon, tuna, cod, rockfish or sea bass.

  • Add an extra jalapeño or a drizzle of hot sauce for more heat.

  • Mojo sauce can also be used as a dip, spread, or dressing for grilled vegetables.

Tags: Dressing & Sauces, Seafood, Garlic, Wheat-Free, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Summer Eating