Basil Vinaigrette For Fish Recipes

GRILLED HALIBUT WITH LEMON-BASIL VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, crushed garlic cloves and grated lemon peel in small bowl to blend. Stir in 2 tablespoons fresh basil and capers. Season vinaigrette to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 hour ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Season halibut steaks with salt and pepper. Brush fish with 1 tablespoon vinaigrette, dividing equally. Grill or broil halibut steaks until just cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer fish to plates. Rewhisk remaining vinaigrette; pour over fish. Garnish fish with remaining 1 tablespoon basil and serve.

BASIL VINAIGRETTE DRESSING

Steps:

• In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, basil, and garlic. Pour over or toss with your favorite salad to serve.

BASIL VINAIGRETTE (FOR FISH)

Steps:

• Simmer the garlic cloves in boiling water for 10 minutes. Remove and drain. Chop finely.
• Combine the oil, garlic, lime juice and shallots. Chop the basil and add with the tomatoes. Mix thoroughly and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve the sauce in a small bowl or sauce boat, to be spooned over the fish at the table.

WHOLE SEA BASS WITH CHARRED SERRANO-BASIL VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place chiles, onion, garlic, mustard, vinegar and salt and pepper in a blender and blend until combined. With the motor running, slowly add the oil and blend until emulsified. Pour into a bowl and stir in the chopped basil.
• Heat grill to medium-high heat. Brush both sides of the fish with the oil and season each with 1 teaspoon of the salt and the pepper, including the cavity. Stuff the cavity of each fish with some of the basil. Grill each fish until slightly charred on 1 side, about 4 to 5 minutes. Using a heavy duty spatula, carefully turn the fish over, close the cover and continue grilling until just cooked through, about 6 to 7 minutes. Remove from the grill and immediately drizzle each fish with 2 tablespoons of vinaigrette.

BASIL VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine all ingredients; shake well. Serve over salad greens.

FISH VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine the water, 1/4 cup vinegar, 1/4 cup lemon juice, peppercorns and bay leaf in a large skillet and heat to just below boiling point.
• Add fish fillets and poach 5-7 minutes until done, turning once; do not let the liquid boil.
• Drain and cool, discarding the bay leaf and peppercorns.
• Make a vinaigrette dressing by combining the olive oil, 3 tbs vinegar, 3 tbs lemon juice, lemon zest, onion, capers, parsley, tarragon, salt and pepper in a jar and shaking vigorously.
• Break the fish into pieces and place in a bowl; pour the dressing over the fish, cover and refrigerate at least 2-4 hours.
• Serve chilled.

RED SNAPPER WITH BASIL VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat broiler and oil a large shallow baking pan (1 inch deep).
• Season fish all over with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, then put, skin sides down, in baking pan. Drizzle fillets with 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice and 1 tablespoon oil (total).
• Broil fish 6 inches from heat until just cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a platter.
• While fish broils, whisk together remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice in a small bowl, then add remaining 5 tablespoons oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified. Stir in basil and spoon vinaigrette over cooked fish.