GRILLED HALIBUT WITH AVOCADO SALSA


Ingredients:
4 6- to 7-ounce halibut steaks, cut 3/4 to 1-inch thick
4 Tablespoons basil-infused olive oil or extra-virgin olive oil
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1 small tomato, diced
1 medium to large ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and diced
2 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Place halibut in a shallow dish or zip-top plastic bag. In a medium bowl,
combine 3 tablespoons of the oil, lemon juice and garlic; mix well. Spoon
over halibut; cover dish or close bag and refrigerate at least 30 minutes or
up to 2 hours.

Just before cooking, combine tomato, avocado, basil, remaining tablespoon
oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Set aside at room
temperature.

Place halibut on grill over medium-hot fire. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2
teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and spoon any remaining marinade from
dish over halibut. Grill 4 to 5 minutes per side or until halibut is opaque.
Top with avocado salsa to serve.

Makes 4 servings.



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