Description
This grilled halibut recipe offers a deliciously simple way to enjoy fresh halibut fillets, enhanced with a flavorful blend of butter, honey, garlic, and lemon zest. Perfectly cooked on a medium-high heat grill or grill pan, this dish is light, moist, and ideally suited for a quick and healthy seafood meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Halibut
- 1 pound fresh halibut fillets
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Butter Mixture
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/2 tablespoon honey
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
For Serving (Optional)
- Additional chopped fresh herbs
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Bring Halibut to Room Temperature: Remove the halibut from the refrigerator 15 minutes before cooking to allow it to reach room temperature for even cooking.
- Preheat Grill or Grill Pan: Heat your grill to medium-high heat (around 375°F) or warm a grill pan over medium-high heat to prepare for cooking.
- Season Fish: Pat the halibut dry with a paper towel, then season both sides evenly with kosher salt and ground black pepper.
- Prepare Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, honey, grated garlic, and lemon zest until well combined.
- Apply Butter Mixture: Brush the butter and honey mixture generously over both sides of the halibut fillets for enhanced flavor and moisture.
- Oil the Grill Grates: Lightly brush the grill grates with a neutral oil like avocado or canola to prevent the fish from sticking during cooking.
- Grill the Halibut – First Side: Place the fish fillets on the grill and close the cover. Cook for 6 minutes undisturbed to develop grill marks and cook through partially.
- Flip and Grill – Second Side: Turn the fillets over and continue grilling for an additional 5 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork or reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
- Serve: Serve the grilled halibut immediately, garnished with optional fresh lemon wedges and chopped herbs for added brightness and flavor.
Notes
- Ensure the grill or grill pan is well heated before placing the fish to prevent sticking.
- Using room temperature fish helps achieve even cooking.
- Check doneness by ensuring the fish flakes easily with a fork or using an instant-read thermometer.
- Butter mixture can be prepared ahead and stored refrigerated briefly.
- Adjust cooking times slightly based on fillet thickness.
