Savor the Flavor: Easy Pesto-Grilled Alaska Halibut Steak

Ingredients:

For the Pesto:

• 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
• 1/2 cup pine nuts
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup nutritional yeast (for a cheesy flavor)
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Halibut:

• 4 Alaska halibut steaks (about 6 ounces each)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions:

Pesto:

1. In a food processor, combine basil, pine nuts, garlic, and nutritional yeast.
2. Pulse until the ingredients are finely chopped.
3. With the food processor running, gradually pour in the olive oil until the pesto reaches a smooth consistency.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.

Halibut:

1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

2. Pat the halibut steaks dry with paper towels. Brush both sides with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

3. Place the halibut steaks on the preheated grill and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

4. In the last couple of minutes of grilling, brush a generous amount of the dairy-free pesto onto the halibut steaks, allowing it to melt and infuse into the fish.

5. Carefully remove the halibut steaks from the grill and transfer them to serving plates.

6. Serve the grilled Alaska halibut steaks with lemon wedges on the side.

Enjoy your delicious gluten-free and dairy-free pesto grilled Alaska halibut steak! This recipe is not only flavorful but also a healthy option for those with specific dietary preferences or restrictions.