Fresh halibut from Alaska was delivered to our house
by our friend Wally who had just gone on a fishing
trip there. I had purchased these cedar papers a while
ago and decided the halibut was the perfect way to
give them a try.
The cedar is cut so thin that after 10 minutes of soaking you can
easily wrap it around a narrow piece of fish and then tie it off
with the enclosed string. I decided to top mine with olive oil,
lemon pepper, red onion and cilantro.
The smell of the smoking wood was incredible and they
didn't catch on fire like my planks have done, they just
smoked. We cooked them about 5 - 7 minutes on each
side depending on the size of the filet.
It definitely made some of the most moist halibut I have ever tried.
We served them in fish tacos. I am definitely returning to the
grocery store to get some more of these.
They can be found in the grilling departments of some
grocery stores, Home Depot and online.
They also suggest soaking your papers in juice for
added flavor. We just used water.
Yummy looking, especially those fresh veggies to go with the fish.
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I am a huge fan of fish tacos...great photos of some delicious looking food!
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Will look for these. We often cook fish, so would like to try this. Thanks! ~ Sarah
ReplyDeleteLooks so delicious. Fresh Halibut...Yumm! I am going to get some of these. Thank you for sharing and giving us the links.
ReplyDeleteJacqueline, this looks deliciious! I really need to find those!
ReplyDeleteI was on the search for cedar planks when I see you posting these!! They may be hard to find locally, but I can find them online anyway. Thanks so much for heads up on these. Wondering... if I soaked in smoke seasoning and water/juice...
ReplyDeleteOh how I WISH Joe liked fish! I would eat it every day, especially in the summer!!!! These look SO good. XO, Pinky
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea. Local source? Your fish looks beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHow interesting! Looks wonderful. We love fish at our house!
ReplyDeleteWonderful recipe thanks for the link for the cedar paper!! ALSO want to buy engineered wood like u have on ur houseboat, will u please send me the name of the people who made ur engineered wood planks? thanks so much :')
ReplyDeleteI love the papers for presentation too:)
ReplyDeleteThe papers sound great and how fun your friend shared his catch! Always love to read folks reviews of products they try:@)
ReplyDeleteJacqueline, This looks delicious. I must purchase some grilling papers soon and try this. Makes my mouth water. Wish I had fresh halibut from Alaska too! There is nothing better than fresh caught.
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a great week.
Oh does this look good! Halibut is one of my favorites..
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing this.
Penny
Blog world time has been limited lately, and I have missed you who are my favorites. Halibut is my very favorite fish, and we are lucky to get it fresh from the water when we are in Maine. Your recipe is one to add to my list of ways to prepare it.
ReplyDeleteI've seen these wraps but so far we only use the cedar planks. I'll have to look for them now.
ReplyDeleteJudith
Fantastic! Thank you Jacqueline for sharing - this will make a different, interesting dinner! Looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteKathy
What a great tip! I'll have to see if we can get them up here - if not, then on my next trip south of the border. I am always a bit nervous about the planks - the papers sound marvelous.
ReplyDeleteI've only used the cedar planks! These look sooo easy and I know they would add a great flavor. Thanks for sharing this new idea.
ReplyDeleteWow, that looks awesome. I always enjoy stopping by your blog because you have the most amazing recipes.
ReplyDeleteI've never seen those papers before! I will be looking for them now :) Your halibut looks delicious.
ReplyDeleteLove this trick! Can't wait to try it!
ReplyDeleteBonjour Jacqueline
ReplyDeleteOriginal way this cuisson of fresh fish. It is delicious and so tentant to try this receipt
Thank's for sharing
Frieda
Oh they look gorgeous! I do hope you write a cookery book someday. Please tell me if/when you do, I'll be first in line. I love your delicious blog, Sally xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! I'm going to search for those grilling papers ~ my SIL is a champion griller. In fact, he just won a local contest. :)
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Pat
I've seen those papers but haven't tried them. I can only imagine how delicious your fresh halibut was, a perfect little packet of wood-smoked fresh!
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