--- title: "A Simple Recipe for Planked Halibut with Roasted Baby Bok Choy" description: "My dad was a portly German fellow and a helluva fisherman. He taught me how tie a snell knot, hook a squirming leech, and fillet a walleye. Among his favorite fish to eat was Alaskan halibut. Spring marks the start of halibut season, and it’s time to clean the grill and fire it up. Here’s a simple, planked halibut that I cooked to christen the season and reminisce about a particularly good fisherman." date: "2016-05-25" modified: "2016-05-25" authors: - name: "Krissie Mason" link: "https://www.outdoorlife.com/authors/krissie-mason/" url: "https://www.outdoorlife.com/blogs/cast-iron-chef/simple-recipe-planked-halibut-roasted-baby-bok-choy/" categories: - "Fishing" - "Wild Caught Fish Recipes" tags: - "Evergreen - Summer" --- # A Simple Recipe for Planked Halibut with Roasted Baby Bok Choy ![planked-halibut]() My dad was a portly German fellow and a helluva fisherman. He taught me how tie a snell knot, hook a squirming leech, and fillet a walleye. Among his favorite fish to eat was Alaskan halibut. Spring marks the start of halibut season, and it’s time to clean the grill and fire it up. Here’s a simple, planked halibut that I cooked to christen the season and reminisce about a particularly good fisherman. **Girl Fillets 150-Pound Halibut in Under 7 Minutes** **Planked Halibut for Two** 1 aromatic, pre-cut plank (cedar or alder) soaked in water 30 min. to 2 hours 2 5-ounce fresh halibut steaks, or thereabouts 1 tablespoon fresh dill diced plum tomato with seeds removed olive oil drizzle 2 tablespoons melted butter lemon slices sliced red onion, or granulated onion salt pepper Marinate halibut with olive oil, butter, diced tomato, and dill for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Remove from marinade, place on the soaked, lightly oiled plank. Sprinkle with onion and top with thin slices of lemon. Place the planked fish in the center of a preheated 400-degree grill and shut the lid. Check it in about 10 minutes. Cook until fish changes from translucent to opaque, or until you like it best. Typically, I keep the herb blend to a minimum when planking halibut, preferring to let the meat and soft smokiness speak for themselves. **You might also like: Bacon-Wrapped Halibut and Blacktail Deer Skewers** ![baby-bok-choy-recipe]() **Roasted Baby Bok Choy Side** 3 heads baby bok choy, rinsed and halved 3 slices red onions 3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped 6 thin slices lemon olive oil salt and pepper ¼ cup grated Parmesan-Reggiano Toss halved bok choy with olive oil, onion, garlic and salt and pepper to taste. Spread on a baking sheet and place in preheated 450-degree oven face down for about 10 minutes. Using tongs, flip over and roast another 5 minutes. Sprinkle on Parmesan cheese and roast another 5 minutes, or until leaves are slightly crispy and cheese is bubbly.