Basil Marinated Fish Recipes

EASY BAKED FISH WITH GARLIC AND BASIL

Steps:

• Pat fish fillet dry and season with salt and pepper on both sides.
• Place the fish in a large zip-top bag. Add the oregano, coriander, paprika, minced garlic, basil, extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice. Zip the bag shut and massage to be sure the fish is evenly coated in the marinade. Marinated for 30 minutes or up to 1 hour in the fridge (see notes).
• Heat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Arrange bell peppers and shallots in the bottom of a 9 x 13 baking dish. Place the fish on top and pour the marinade over it.
• Bake in heated oven for 15 minutes or until fish is done and flakes easily.

FRESH BASIL AND BALSAMIC MARINADE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients.
• Whisk until well-blended.
• Use as a marinade to enhance the flavor of any fish.

FISH SKEWERS WITH BASIL CHIMICHURRI

Steps:

• For the marinade: In a medium glass bowl, mix together the
• onions, garlic, oil, vinegar, lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.
• Add the fish and squash and marinate at room temperature,
• about 15 minutes.
• For the chimichurri: Combine the basil, parsley, onions,
• garlic, olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, red pepper flakes and salt and pepper
• to taste in a food processor bowl, and pulse until the ingredients are just
• combined and chunky.
• Preheat the grill on high. Oil the grates well.
• For the fish skewers: Thread the marinated fish and squash
• onto the soaked skewers, 2 pieces of fish per skewer. Place 1 cherry tomato on
• the end of each skewer. Place on the grill and cook until lightly charred on
• the outside and the fish is just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
• While the fish is still warm, drizzle with a little basil
• chimichurri and serve more on the side for dipping.

GRILLED FISH STEAKS

Steps:

• In a stainless steel or glass bowl, combine garlic, olive oil, basil, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and parsley.
• Place the halibut filets in a shallow glass dish or a resealable plastic bag, and pour the marinade over the fish. Cover or seal and place in the refrigerator for 1 hour, turning occasionally.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate. Set grate 4 inches from the heat.
• Remove halibut filets from marinade and drain off the excess. Grill filets 5 minutes per side or until fish is done when easily flaked with a fork.

PAN-SEARED MARINATED HALIBUT FILLETS

Steps:

• In a large sealable plastic bag, combine the 6 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, basil, salt, pepper and lemon juice. Add fish, seal bag, and turn to coat. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
• In a large flat skillet (do not use a ridged pan), pour light olive oil or vegetable oil, tilting pan to spread evenly. Warm over high heat until smoking, then add fish fillets. Brush top and sides with marinade. Cook until seared, about 3 minutes; turn and sear other side, about 3 more minutes. Brush top and sides with marinade again. Reduce heat to medium. Cook until centers of fillets are just opaque, 2 to 4 minutes more on each side depending on thickness, brushing with marinade as before. Garnish with parsley, if desired, and serve.