GRILLED HALIBUT WITH HERB SAUCE

Quick & Elegant Summer Seafood Dish

Key Info:

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Servings: 4

Difficulty: Easy

Diet: Pescatarian, Gluten-Free Option

Equipment:

• Outdoor grill or grill pan
• Mixing bowls
• Tongs/fish spatula
• Whisk

Ingredients:

Halibut Base:

• 4 halibut fillets (6-8 oz each)
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 2 lemons (juice + zest)
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• Salt and pepper

Herb Sauce:

• ½ cup fresh mixed herbs (parsley, dill, basil)
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 2 Tbsp lemon juice
• Pinch red pepper flakes

Pro Tips Before Cooking:

• Always use fresh, high-quality halibut
• Pat fish completely dry before grilling
• Don’t over-marinate (max 30 minutes)

Grilling Method:

1. Combine marinade ingredients in bowl
2. Marinate halibut 20-30 minutes
3. Preheat grill to 400-450°F
4. Blot fish dry, season with salt/pepper
5. Grill 3-6 minutes per side
6. Check internal temperature reaches 135°F

Critical Doneness Signals:

• Fish turns opaque
• Easily flakes with fork
• Internal temp hits 135°F

Sauce Instructions:

1. Chop herbs finely
2. Whisk with olive oil, lemon
3. Add red pepper flakes
4. Drizzle over grilled fish

Storage:

• Refrigerate leftovers 2 days
• Reheat gently at 250°F
• Freeze sauce up to 6 months

Variations:

• Swap halibut with cod/mahi-mahi
• Add capers for extra tang
• Use different herb combinations

Nutrition Spotlight:

• High protein
• Rich in omega-3
• Low-carb
• Gluten-free

Common Mistakes to Avoid:

• Overcooking fish
• Not preheating grill
• Skipping fish drying step
• Over-marinating

Serving Suggestions:

• Garnish with lemon wedges
• Pair with light salad
• Serve immediately after cooking

Sustainability Note:

Choose certified sustainable halibut from responsible sources.

Difficulty Rating:

🔪🔪 (2/5)

Keywords:

Grilled Halibut, Herb Sauce, Summer Seafood, Healthy Grilling, Pescatarian Recipe

Enjoy your perfectly grilled halibut – a restaurant-quality meal made right in your kitchen!