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In this grilled halibut recipe, a soy sauce and jalapenos marinade adds an interesting layer of bold flavors to the halibut’s sweet, mild taste.

Grilled Halibut

An easy and tasty recipe for grilled halibut, I make this recipe often during the summer. Halibut is a fish that is especially suitable for grilling, because of its firm texture, but this recipe also works with cod.

Marinade for grilled halibut

In this recipe, a marinade made with soy sauce and jalapeno peppers adds an interesting layer to the fish’s mild taste. I love the mild taste of halibut and its firm texture. But like most white fish, it can sometimes taste a little bland. However, with the flavorful marinade used here, it is anything but bland!

Do you remove the skin before grilling?

Most halibut fillets come with the skin already off. but if you’re fortunate enough to still have skin on your halibut, keep it on! Crispy halibut skin is absolutely delicious.

What sides go with grilled halibut?

I like to serve grilled halibut with mashed cauliflower, omitting the Parmesan and adding a tablespoon of sesame oil for a more Asian flavor. It’s also excellent with braised bok choy and with Asian cabbage salad.

Is halibut healthy?

Halibut is very nutritious, and probably safe to eat. However, it is relatively high in mercury, so some experts recommend limiting its consumption.

What about leftovers?

You can keep leftovers in the fridge, in an airtight container, for up to 3 days. Reheat them very gently, covered, in the microwave on 50% power.

More tasty halibut recipes

Another halibut recipe that I really like is this recipe for blackened halibut. Much like this recipe for grilled halibut, the secret is adding a wonderful mix of spices that adds lots of bold flavors, and taking care not to overcook the fish.

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Grilled Halibut

In this grilled halibut recipe, a soy sauce and jalapenos marinade adds an interesting layer of bold flavors to the halibut's sweet, mild taste.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time20 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: fish, halibut
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 221kcal
Author: Vered DeLeeuw

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, divided
  • 4 (6 oz) halibut steaks, skin on
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon chopped ginger
  • 1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Heat grill to medium-high.
  • In a small bowl, combine the avocado oil and 1 tablespoon soy sauce. Brush the fish with the mixture and season with salt and pepper.
  • In another small bowl, prepare the sauce by mixing together the remaining tablespoon of soy sauce, the rice vinegar, ginger, jalapeño and cilantro. Set aside.
  • Oil the grill. Grill the fish until opaque throughout, about 5 minutes per side.
  • Spoon the sauce over the grilled halibut and serve.

NOTES

Adapted from Real Simple.
NUTRITION INFO Nutrition info is calculated using the SparkPeople.com recipe calculator. Carb count excludes sugar alcohols. These numbers are approximate. Please feel free to make your own calculations.
Nutrition Facts
Grilled Halibut
Amount Per Serving (1 halibut steak)
Calories 221 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g 11%
Sodium 517mg 22%
Total Carbohydrates 0.1g 0%
Protein 36g 72%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Grilled Halibut