Barbecued Halibut with Chile Watermelon Salsa
This delectable mixture of the rich halibut with the light watermelon salsa makes for a refreshing summer meal watermelon recipe. Try it out today and serve outside with your family and close friends. They are sure to love it!
Cooking MethodGrilling
Ingredients
- 4 Chipotle chiles, stems and seeds removed
- 2 Cascabel chiles, stems and seeds removed
- 6 Ancho chiles, stems and seed removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 2 tablespoon honey
- 3 cup water
- 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
- 4-6 7 oz. halibut fillets or steaks
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Rehydrate the chiles by soaking them in water for at least half of an hour.
- Drain and pat dry.
- In a saucepan, heat the olive oil.
- Saute the onions and garlic until soft.
- Add the chiles and continue to saute for 2 more minutes.
- Add the molasses, honey, water, and cilantro and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Puree the mixture till smooth and cool it.
- Dip the halibut in the sauce and grill to desired doneness, about 1-2 minutes per side.
- Season with salt.