Grilled Halibut
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4 portions
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Calories
193 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Grilled Halibut
Description
Grilled Halibut highlights a fresh halibut filet brushed with a simple yet flavorful glaze consisting of melted butter, honey, lemon juice, soy sauce, black pepper, and minced garlic. The fish is portioned into servings and brushed on both sides with this mixture. It is then seared briefly on a very hot pan to create a delicate crust and finished cooking over medium heat until it flakes easily with a fork. The result is a firm, flaky texture paired with a glaze that offers a gentle sweetness from honey balanced by the citrus and umami from soy sauce and lemon.
The preparation technique of searing followed by medium heat cooking locks in moisture while enhancing the glaze flavor. This grilled halibut can be served as a main dish alongside vegetables, rice, or a light salad.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice about 1/2 lemon
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound halibut fresh
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl combine 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 teaspoons soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 2 cloves minced garlic.
- Portion your halibut by cutting it with a sharp knife into 4 pieces. A serving size of fish is 3 to 6 ounces so portion it depending on the particular size of your filet. Brush both sides of each with the liquid mixture.
- Heat pan until it is sizzling hot (a drop of water sizzles and immediately evaporates when it hits the pan. Sear the halibut for 90 seconds on each side. Reduce the heat to medium and cook each side for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the fish can be easily flaked with a fork.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4portions
Amount Per Serving
Calories 193 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4ounces | |
| Calories | 193kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 295mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 511mg | 11% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 250IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 7.6mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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