Grilled Halibut with Cilantro Garlic Butter

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 1

Grilled Halibut with Cilantro Garlic Butter - A seafood delight

by The Chefin Seafood

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

338

Sugar

Fat

23g

Grilled Halibut with Cilantro Garlic Butter is a delicious seafood dish that is perfect for those who love fresh fish. Halibut is a popular flatfish that is native to the North Atlantic and Pacific Ocean. The fish has a meaty texture and can hold up well to grilling, making it a favorite among seafood lovers. This recipe combines the tender and juicy grilled halibut with a flavorful cilantro garlic butter that is sure to impress your taste buds. This dish is perfect for a family dinner or for entertaining guests. Enjoy it with a side of roasted vegetables or a light salad for a healthy and satisfying meal.

Instructions

1.	Preheat grill for medium-high heat.
2.	Sprinkle halibut fillets with salt and pepper.
3.	Combine garlic, cilantro, lime juice, butter, and olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook until butter is melted and garlic is fragrant, about 3 minutes.
4.	Transfer half of garlic butter to a small bowl for serving.
5.	Brush remaining garlic butter onto halibut fillets.
6.	Grill halibut fillets until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.
7.	Drizzle reserved garlic butter over cooked halibut fillets and garnish with lime wedges.

PROS

This dish is low in carbs, high in protein, and is an excellent source of Omega-3 fatty acids.

Halibut fish is sustainably fished, making it an eco-friendly seafood choice.

The grilled fish is juicy and tender, and the cilantro garlic butter adds a burst of flavor to every bite.

CONS

Fresh halibut can be expensive, and it’s not always readily available.

Overcooking the fish can make it dry and tough to eat.

Some people may not enjoy the taste of cilantro, which is a key ingredient in this recipe.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Halibut is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, which support brain health, reduce inflammation in the body, and improve heart health.
The cilantro garlic butter contains healthy fats from olive oil and helps increase the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.

	4 fillets halibut
	1 lime , cut into wedges
	salt and pepper to taste
	3 cloves garlic , coarsely chopped
	1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
	1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
	2 tablespoons butter
	1 tablespoon olive oil