Grilled Halibut with Cilantro Garlic Butter
Grilled halibut with cilantro garlic butter is a flavorful and healthy seafood dish. The halibut is grilled to perfection and then topped with a zesty cilantro garlic butter, enhancing its natural taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 halibut fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Brush halibut fillets with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill halibut for 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through and flaky.
- While halibut cooks, prepare the cilantro garlic butter. In a small bowl, combine softened butter, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Once halibut is cooked, remove from grill and top each fillet with a dollop of cilantro garlic butter.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh halibut.
- Adjust garlic and cilantro amounts to your preference.
- You can also bake or pan-sear the halibut if you do not have a grill.
- Serve with a side of roasted vegetables or a fresh salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg