The trick with fish is to not overcook it. It is done as soon as it can be flaked with a fork. Get it off the heat as soon as it turns white. This particular marinade is great on lots of different fish, but halibut will always be my favorite. It is mild in flavor and brings out the delicate flavors of the fish. Serve it with a spritz of additional lemon juice for that extra hit of acidity.
PRO TIP: When purchasing fish, including halibut, always ask to smell it first. It shouldn’t smell fishy or ocean-like at all. That’s how you know you’ve got a good piece. Fish that is frozen should be eaten as soon as it is thawed.
Is halibut a good fish to eat?
When it comes to healthy eating, halibut is a great addition to a healthy diet and is full of omega 3 fatty acids. For those who are concerned about sustainability, Atlantic Wild Caught Halibut is on the do not eat list as the stock is depleted, while Pacific Halibut is okay.
What fish is most similar to halibut?
Halibut is an oily white fish. Similar white fishes that can be substituted for halibut include fluke, flounder, and turbot. For halibut steaks, cod or striped bass are also acceptable substitutes.
Watch the video to see just how easy it is to make this tasty fish. If I could eat this every day, I would! It’s simply, delicious, and good for you all that the same time! You can also check out the rest of my cooking videos on my YouTube Channel. There’s more than 150 restaurant quality recipes you can easily make at home.
How to Make Grilled Halibut Recipe
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ lemon, juiced
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound fresh halibut filet
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the butter, honey, lemon juice, soy sauce, pepper, and garlic.
- Portion your halibut by cutting it with a sharp knife into 3 or 4 pieces. A serving size of fish is 3 to 6 oz 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.
This recipe first appeared on The Stay At Home Chef on January 22, 2013
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M.Hoibakk says
Made this tonight in my cast iron skillet. Turned out perfect. Thanks for a super easy, tasty recipe.
John McGraw says
Was the best halibut recipe I have ever made. I found that marinating the fish then adding all the marinade to the pan to reduce gives you an end dish that is amazing. Paired the fish with acorn squash with brown sugar and maple syrup
Perfect
Deana says
Amazing recipe and so easy! We actually had all the ingredients on hand and usually do because they are staple items. We used halibut one night and my husband requested the recipe again tonight with white seabass. Thank you!!
Raylin Gomen says
Super tasty recipe! We can’t do dairy so I used oil instead of butter in the recipe, I let the fish soak in the sauce for about 30 minutes before cooking, and then I made a reduction with the sauce after the fish was cooked. Everyone loved it!
John says says
I took a chance and grilled the halibut. My grates were well oiled and I used a spatula to turn the fish over only once. It came out perfectly and I got the highest compliment from my wife. Thanks for sharing this great recipe.
Steven says
Great recipe I deckhand for a charter boat and got my own halibut on the first day today tried this and it’s amazing nothing beats fresh clubbed halibut n this recipe..
Bob says
Sorry, I never watched the video until today…..It clearly shows the basting.
I only read the recipe the first time, and it does not say to baste the fish.
Really a great way to cook halibut!
Bob says
Great recipe, except you neglect to say, save the glaze and brush it on while fish is cooking.
Even still,it is the best halibut recipe ever.
Going to make again tomorrow.
Meg says
My husband, a gourmand and a lover of fresh fish (we live on the coast of Maine) said this was the singular best piece of fish he has ever had. We’ve been married almost 30 years, and we eat seafood weekly, so thank you! Such fun to have him so delighted over a meal that took minutes to make! We had Halibut that was caught on Friday, and this is our first Easter without children home, so the pressure was on. Great recipe!
Michelle says
Would like to try this , can we use a Reg frying pan.
Rachel Farnsworth says
Depends on what you mean by a regular frying pan. Stainless steel? Nonstick? Aluminum? Cast iron? You can do it in many different frying pans.
Ronnie says
Grape seed oil, regular frying pan. Brag instead of soy turned out amazing.
Elaine says
So you mean Briggs Apple Cider Vinegar? I’m looking for a substitute for the soy sauce as it’s not my favorite! Thanks!
Michelle says
Braggadocio liquid aminos not vinegar
Michelle says
Braggs liquid aminos instead of soy sauce, not braggs apple cider vinegar
kris says
Tasted delicious, but the honey in it burnt on my cast iron pan and I can’t get it off. Any suggestions for rescuing my pan without having to strip it and reseason?!
Rachel Farnsworth says
I use a small chain maille scrubber on my cast iron like this: http://amzn.to/2Eombw0