Grilled Halibut with Fresh Tomato Sauce

Name: Grilled Halibut with Fresh Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 480 g Tomatoes; 12 g Basil, fresh; 40 g Extra virgin olive oil; 60 g Lemon; 12 g Garlic; 680 g Halibut steaks; 6 g Salt; 2 g Pepper; 15 ml Red wine vinegar; 15 ml Vegetable oil

Grilled Halibut with Fresh Tomato Sauce · ready in 25 min · 4 servings · 320 kcal per serving · easy · 10 ingredients

Tender grilled halibut topped with a bright, fresh tomato and basil sauce that balances smoky char with zesty citrus and garlic for a light yet deeply flavorful seafood dish.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 25 min
Serves: 4
kcal: 320
Difficulty: easy

Italian Mediterranean Main dishes Quick (30 min or less)Gluten-free Dairy-free High-protein (25 g+)Low-carb (20 g or less)

A QiMeal recipe · Updated 3 October 2026

Ingredients · 4 servings

480 gTomatoes
12 gBasil, fresh
40 gExtra virgin olive oil
60 gLemon
12 gGarlic
680 gHalibut steaks
6 gSalt
2 gPepper
15 mlRed wine vinegar
15 mlVegetable oil

Equipment

grill, basting brush, chef knife, cutting board, mixing bowl, plate, serving plates, spoon, tongs

Instructions

Prep tomato sauce
Chop the tomatoes and garlic, tear the fresh basil, then mix them in a bowl with extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, and pepper; set aside. · 8 min
What to look for: bright, juicy tomatoes coated in oil
Season halibut
Brush the halibut steaks lightly with vegetable oil, then season all sides evenly with salt and pepper. · 3 min
What to look for: fish lightly glossy with seasoning
Grill halibut
Grill the halibut steaks over medium-high heat, turning once, until the flesh is opaque and springs back when gently pressed. · 10 min
When it is done: Fish flakes easily and is opaque throughout
Plate tomato sauce
Spoon an even layer of the fresh tomato sauce onto four serving plates. · 2 min
What to look for: even pool of sauce
Serve halibut
Place a grilled halibut steak on top of the tomato sauce on each plate and serve immediately. · 2 min
What to look for: fish centered over sauce

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal	320
Protein	38 g
Carbohydrates	6 g
of which sugars	4 g
Fat	17 g
of which saturated	3 g
Fibre	2 g
Sodium	420 mg

Nutri-ScoreA

Allergens

Contains: fish

Storage and reheating

Fridge: up to 2 days
Freezer: not recommended

Ingredient substitutions

Tomatoes

cherry tomatoes: Chop finely for a juicier sauce

Basil

parsley: Use flat leaf parsley for best texture

Extra virgin olive oil

avocado oil: Neutral flavor with high smoke point

Lemon

lime: Adds brighter acidity than lemon

Garlic

garlic powder: Add directly to sauce

Halibut steaks

cod fillets: Reduce grilling time slightly