Grilled Halibut in Lemon-Mustard-Tarragon Marinade

Ingredients

Marinade

• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon minced lemon zest
• 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh tarragon
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• salt
• fresh ground black pepper

Fish

• 6 (8 ounce)  halibut fillets

Garnish

• lemon slice
• fresh tarragon sprig

Directions

1. 1

   Make the marinade: in a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, lemon zest, mustard, tarragon, and chives together; slowly whisk in the olive oil until well blended; season with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   Arrange fish pieces in a large, shallow, non-aluminum dish; pour the marinade over the fish, coating evenly; cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours.

3. 3

   Prepare the grill for medium-heat grilling.

4. 4

   Remove fish from the marinade; grill the fish about 3 inches from the fire, turning once, for 5-7 minutes on each side, or to desired doneness.

5. 5

   Transfer fish to a platter and garnish with lemon slices and tarragon; serve immediately.