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| Roasted Halibut with Grapefruit Fennel Salsa
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis Show: Everyday Italian Episode: Giada's Bikini Ready Dinners Overall User Rating:  |
Fish good, salsa bad
08/22/2007 at 09:52pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Halibut is a really nice fish and the salsa looked like it would be really good with it. Unfortunately, the flavors of the salsa did not go well together. I think it was mostly due to the very strong flavor of the raw fennel. It overpowered the fish. Like some of the other reviewers, I used an orange instead of the grapefruit which I think is a good move. I like nicoise olives, but not sure if they belonged here. I won't make the salsa again.
Excellent
08/14/2007 at 07:30pm
User: Ashley from North Port, FL User Rating:
My wife just made this and it was excellent! Very light, but also very tasty. My only tweak would be to chop the fennel a little finer than suggested in the recipe. I disagree with the reviews that claim the salso too overpowering, or too bland. To reviewer carla in sarasota County, your review is useless as it is clear you have some personal inferiority complex and issue with Giada and it seems you didnt even make this recipe, so why even review it?
we loved it, even the kids
08/13/2007 at 10:43pm
User: Darla from Olympia, WA User Rating:
I saw this on the show and thought it looked light and tasty and decided to try it. It was simple, and the whole family loved it! Very light, great for a nice summer meal. Thank you. We will be making this again!
4 stars AFTER I tweaked it!
08/07/2007 at 11:04pm
User: PEPPER from Las Vegas, NV User Rating:
This looked like a great light recipe but after reading some of the reviews I knew I would have to make some adjustments. I made the salsa first and I thought it was kind of blah. I used picholine olives instead and lemon rind as suggested, but added a bit of smoked sea salt. It perked up the flavor a bit, but not enough. So when making the fish, instead of baking it, I dusted it with Potlatch seasoning from Williams- Sonoma (you gotta try this stuff!) and seared it in a little vegetable oil for about 4 minutes, flipped it and then stuck it in the 375 degree oven for 5 minutes. Perfect. Still light but jazzed up enough to balance with the salsa.
not even tempting
08/05/2007 at 12:29pm
User: carla from sarasota county, FL User Rating:
the dishes on this show didn't even SOUND interesting. (BTW is Giada trying to give Sandra Lee--of the Hooters outfit--a run for her money, with the falling out of the dress look?)
Orange & Lemon Instead
06/23/2007 at 03:12pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I changed out the grapefruit for 2 organges and 2 lemons with both zests. Lighter for the fish. My guests really enjoyed it this way!
Not her best
06/17/2007 at 02:50pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The salsa was a bit too overpowering in flavour compared to the fish ... the combination does not work.
Learn from my mistakes
06/15/2007 at 10:21am
User: Kathleen from Port Orange, FL User Rating:
Under optimal conditions, this is probably a very good dish. I usually love Giada's recipes, but this one was just okay. The problem was the salsa--specifically, my rendition of it. The grapefruit I used were just too bitter, and I didn't follow the instructions. Do "serve immediately"; if you let it sit in the fridge, it gets mushy. (This is probably a no-brainer for most of you.) Also, "top with the grapefruit," rather than tossing them in, so that the segments remain somewhat intact. PS: The accompanying carrot and pear slaw was delicious and simple.
Refreshing
06/09/2007 at 11:24pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I tweaked the recipe a little. I used salmon instead of halibut. I used lemon zest instead of grapfruit, I added a tablespoon of rinsed capers and a tablespoon of balsamic vinegar. It was delicious...!
bitter
06/09/2007 at 11:32am
User: DAVID from Denver, CO User Rating:
This just doesn't work for me. Bitter grapefruit zest, licoricey fennel, very tart olives. Halibut is a really mild fish that cannot stand up to all these conflicting flavors. Yech!
Unique and Balanced Light Recipe
05/17/2008 at 08:45am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I was first intrigued and curious by what seemed to be a quirky combination of flavors, but the finished product was absolutely excellent. The flavors were surprisingly balanced, and it was a fantastic way to eat light and still have fresh, interesting flavors. My husband does not like anise or fennel flavor, but the dish was so balanced that he absolutely loved it. Note: I grilled cod for the recipe and found that the mild smoky flavor complimented very nicely.
just okay
05/10/2008 at 04:09pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
My family loved the halibut but thought the salsa was just okay. They did eat it all,but definitely not a favorite.
Excellent Springtime Meal
04/20/2008 at 07:29pm
User: JAMES from Houston, TX User Rating:
I thoroughly enjoyed this meal. It was simple, very flavorful, light and healthy. The cool fennel and grapefruit up against the hot, tender and flaky fish is a great combination. The sweet grapefruit and salty nicoise olives was a winner. All around, this is a fantastic meal.
Very Pleased
04/18/2008 at 08:34pm
User: katie from Mendota, IL User Rating:
My husband and I really liked this dish. I don't care for Fennel much, but I had no problem picking around it. And I did add a little sugar to sweeten the grapefruit. This was such a nice light dinner... I'll definetly make it again. I also read Carla's review- and disagree. I think Giada's cleavage is Fantastic! She is a sweet, beautiful girl; and has great recipes. All of which are reasons we love her show!
Delicious!
03/28/2008 at 09:19pm
User: S from Marrero, LA User Rating:
This was wonderful! Really different contrasting flavors. I did pan-sear the fish in olive oil instead of oven roasting, so it was not quite as figure friendly, but still a light dish. I won't use the zest of the grapefruit next time. I tasted before adding it & it was great. Added the zest & it became a little bitter. I fixed it by adding splash of limoncello liquor to sweeten it. Easy to fix & I wouldn't hesitate serving this to guests.
Fast & So Tasty
03/25/2008 at 07:03pm
User: melissa from syracuse, NY User Rating:
My 9 year old daughter saw Giada making this on TV and insisted we have it for dinner. It was ready in about 15 minutes and it was so good. My daughter ate everything!
A True Taste of Summer
03/22/2008 at 10:26am
User: Christina from Troy, MI User Rating:
This light and tasty dish was super easy to prepare. The fennel's eye-opening mellow flavor paired well with the substituted salmon. Ommitted the addition of olives.
Elegant and simple to prepare.
03/17/2008 at 10:56pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
A simple but elegant dish - much like Giada. It's nice to see someone on Food Network with a background in culinary arts and not just some over-the-top character whose recipes always fall flat. Would make this time and time again - real winner!
Lookin good!
03/13/2008 at 01:30am
User: Colleen from Chicago, IL User Rating:
This fish part looks delicious; simple. I think I am going to prepare it with the whole wheat linguini she made on this episode. I had to rate it to post a comment. I think it is inappropriate to make disparaging comments about Giada. If you don't have something nice to say, don't say anything. This is a forum about food and recipes, not the host's figure.
Amazing
03/12/2008 at 04:46pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
It was so delicious. I can't wait until my mom makes it again.
Not a Fan of Fennel
01/14/2008 at 09:41pm
User: Jessica from Austin, TX User Rating:
This recipe is my first experience with Fennel, and I found that I am not impressed. I recommend buying a nice high quality fish to pair with this dish. I settled for something fresh but cheap and it definitely showed. This recipe was kind of fun to prepare so i was a little sad when i found it unfilling and weird.
excellent healthy lite
01/05/2008 at 08:52pm
User: Jessica from Cape Neddick, ME User Rating:
This recipe was great tasty even kids love it do chop the fennel very fine as fennel has a strong flavor Giadas recipes are always great I have never found one the whole family didn't like as everyone has their own taste Oh and Carla from FL GET A LIFE JEALOUS WOMAN THIS IS A FOOD REVIEW NOT A BOOB REVIEW