Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, crushed garlic
cloves and grated lemon peel in small bowl to
blend. Stir in 2 tablespoons fresh basil and
capers. Season vinaigrette to taste with salt
and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 hour ahead. Let
stand at room temperature.)
Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat
broiler. Season halibut steaks with salt and
pepper. Brush fish with 1 tablespoon
vinaigrette, dividing equally. Grill or broil
halibut steaks until just cooked through, about
4 minutes per side. Transfer fish to plates.
Rewhisk remaining vinaigrette; pour over fish.
Garnish fish with remaining 1 tablespoon basil
and serve.
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