Cilantro Lime Halibut
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
8 mins
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Refrigerate
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 18 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
181 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Cilantro Lime Halibut
Description
This Cilantro Lime Halibut recipe highlights fresh halibut fillets seasoned simply with salt and pepper ahead of cooking. The brief pan sear forms a protective crust to prevent sticking on the grill and preserves the delicate, flaky texture of the halibut. The gentle sauce made from garlic, olive oil, white wine or chicken stock, cilantro, lime juice, and zest provides bright, aromatic flavors that enhance the mildness of the fish without overpowering it.
The halibut is finished on the barbecue grill for a few minutes on each side, with constant basting to keep it moist while infusing the citrus-herb sauce flavors. This preparation results in tender, juicy fish with a subtle crisp surface and a lively balance of savory, citrusy, and herbaceous notes.
This dish pairs well with simple sides like steamed vegetables or rice to complement its fresh flavors. It is best served immediately while warm and moist to enjoy the full impact of the citrus and cilantro sauce and the fillet's delicate texture.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces halibut fresh filets
- salt
- black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- ½ cup white wine or chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped, fresh
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Season halibut with salt and pepper one hour before cooking. Place in refrigerator.
- Lightly oil a non-stick pan with canola or vegetable oil. Over high heat, sear each side of the halibut filets for five seconds each.
- Searing the filets will cook a fine layer on the outside of the fish so that it will not stick to the barbecue. Because of the moistness and flakiness of halibut, this will prevent the halibut from sticking and falling through the grates of your barbecue grill. This is a great tip when barbecuing all types of fish, but works especially well with halibut.
- Remove halibut from pan and turn heat down to medium. Add olive oil and garlic to pan and cook for 2 minutes. Add wine or chicken stock, cilantro, lime juice , lime zest and olive oil to the sauté pan and heat until hot but not boiling.
- Remove sauce from heat and baste fish on both sides. Cook on barbecue grill for 3 minutes per side, basting constantly while cooking. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 181 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 181kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 43mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3.2mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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