Halibut Kebabs with Grilled Bread and Pancetta

By

Jessica Battilana, Sunset

SEPTEMBER 2008

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 pounds boned and skinned halibut, cut into 2-in. chunks
  • 4 cups 1 1/2-in. cubes crusty bread, such as ciabatta
  • 3 ounces pancetta, sliced paper-thin

Preparation

Step 1

1. Prepare a charcoal or gas grill for medium heat (350° to 450°; you can hold your hand 5 in. above cooking grate only 5 to 7 seconds).

2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine olive oil, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Add halibut and bread. Toss to coat, then set aside 5 minutes.

3. Skewer an end of 1 strip pancetta, then alternate fish and bread cubes on the skewer*, weaving pancetta between them. Repeat 3 times.

4. Grill kebabs, turning frequently, until fish is cooked through and bread is charred in places, about 6 minutes.

*You will need 4 metal skewers, each 10 in. long, for the kebabs.

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.