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How to Broil Halibut

This easy seafood tutorial will show you how to broil halibut (without it drying out!). Plus, check out our favorite broiled halibut recipes.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 243 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces halibut (2 fillets) Or substitute cod
  • 2 tablespoons oil (olive or avocado)
  • pinch salt + pepper
  • 1 lemon, divided

Instructions

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  1. Move an oven rack to about 4" away from the broiler. Preheat broiler to high.Brush halibut fillets with half the oil, and then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add remaining oil to an oven-safe pan or casserole dish. Slide the pan into the oven.
  2. Cook halibut for 8 minutes per 1" thickness, or until the fish is opaque and the edges are beginning to brown.Do not flip the fish halfway through cooking.When the halibut is done cooking, remove it from the oven. Serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

  • Recipe Variations: Try adapting this recipe by adding more seasoning!
  • Add sliced lemon while broiling.  Discard the lemon slices after cooking and serve along with fresh lemon wedges.
  • Top cooked fish with compound butter.  (Soften butter and beat in flavorings with a spatula.)  We love serving broiled halibut with herbs and citrus zest added to the butter.
  • Flake apart and use in tacos. After cooking, use the flaked halibut meat in your favorite fish taco recipe.

Nutrition Information

Calories 243kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 56mg (19%) Sodium 78mg (3%) Potassium 568mg (16%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 88IU (2%) Vitamin C 29mg (32%) Calcium 22mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 243

% Daily Value*

Calories 243kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 22g 44%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 56mg 19%
Sodium 78mg 3%
Potassium 568mg 12%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 88IU 2%
Vitamin C 29mg 32%
Calcium 22mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.