Grilled Halibut With Cilantro And Lime

All I can say is… BEST. HALIBUT. EVER. This recipe, with fresh lime and zesty cilantro, brings out the flavor of the halibut. It is really easy to make and doesn’t taste fishy at all. It is just fresh, flaky, and fantastic! Plus, it is low fat and healthy too!Flaky halibut is such a mild fish that you can season it up pretty much however you like. I love the citrus flavor of lime and the zesty herbal flavor of cilantro. It just brings out the freshness of the fish. Start with salt and pepper, then use simple seasonings like garlic, lime zest, and fresh lime juice. This fish is so delicious, light, healthy, and flavorful.

Grilled Halibut Ingredients

Only six ingredients to make this halibut recipe just the right way! It is tender and flaky with all the flavor. This is a great source of protein and tastes amazingly delicious in every bite!

Fresh halibut filets – Always recommend using the freshest fish you can find. If you are not a coastal resident, I like to use frozen halibut fillets that you can find at the grocery store. Fish counters at the grocery store have delicious options too, so just do a little looking and you’ll soon have your hands on some fresh fish to toss on the grill. Garlic – Every dinner recipe needs garlic! This adds that extra flavor everyone loves. White wine or chicken stock – The liquid is there to sear the fish in and give is moisture. Fresh cilantro – Chop cilantro to add a lemony and pepper flavoring. Lime juice and zest – A sweet and tangy juice that is refreshing and adds to the flavor. If you prefer lemon juice that will work too! Olive oil – This is used throughout the recipe to help keep the fish from sticking on the barbeque to searing in a pan. It gives the halibut a nice crisp outside edge.

How to Make Grilled Halibut

Grilling halibut is a special occasion and always a delicious dinner! It is light, flavorful, and delicious. Simply sear the halibut then grill it on the barbecue. It is an easy meal that comes together quickly and easily!

Tips for Grilling Halibut

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.

Sear fillets – Our biggest tip to grilling halibut is to sear the fillets in a non-stick pan (oiled of course) over high heat on the stovetop before you even fire up the grill. Searing the fillets will give them a nice crust that will help prevent the halibut from sticking and falling through the grates of your barbecue grill. Oiling grill – Prep your grill too by oiling the cooking grate or grill before you transfer the fish from the stovetop to the grill. The whole trick is to keep that delicate flaky fish from sticking. Halibut steaks – Steaks that have been cut across the grain have a lesser chance of sticking to the grill, so you can choose halibut steaks instead of fillets if you wish.

Storing Leftover Halibut

Place the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days long. This delicious meal can be reheated in the oven or microwave. Try not to overheat or it will become dry and chewy.