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.
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!
The ingredients needed for this recipe
Here are the ingredients you’ll need to make this tasty dish. Scroll down to the recipe card for exact amounts.
- Avocado oil
- Soy sauce
- Halibut steaks
- Salt and pepper
- Rice vinegar
- Ginger
- Jalapeño pepper
- Cilantro
How to make grilled halibut
It’s so easy! Scroll down to the recipe card for the detailed instructions. Here are the basic steps:
- Start by brushing the halibut steaks with the oil and soy sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
- Mix the remaining ingredients to make a tasty sauce.
- Grill the fish until cooked through.
- Spoon the sauce over the fish and serve.
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.
Grilled Halibut
INGREDIENTS
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, divided ((or use a gluten-free alternative and add salt as needed)
- 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
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