Grilled Halibut Fillet
Looking for a simple yet impressive dinner idea? Look no further than our grilled halibut fillet recipe. A delightful treat for seafood lovers.
Ingredients
- 4 fresh halibut fillets 6-8 oz each
For the Marinade:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparing the Marinade
- Mix the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped parsley, basil, thyme, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Whisk it all together until well combined.
Marinating the Halibut
- Place the fresh halibut fillets into a zip-top plastic bag or an airtight container.
- Pour the prepared marinade over the fillets, ensuring they are completely coated. Seal the bag or container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. You can marinate it longer for a more intense flavor, up to 2 hours.
Preparing the Grill
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F/200°C). Clean the grill grates with a grill brush to prevent sticking.
Grilling the Halibut
- Take the marinated halibut fillets from the refrigerator and let them sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
- Carefully oil the grill grates to prevent sticking. You can do this by dipping a folded paper towel in vegetable oil using tongs and then brushing it on the grates.
- Place the halibut fillets on the grill, skin-side down. Close the lid and grill for approximately 4-5 minutes. This will give you beautiful grill marks and nicely seared skin.
- Gently flip the fillets using tongs and continue grilling for another 4-5 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
Serving Your Grilled Halibut
- Carefully remove the grilled halibut fillets from the grill and transfer them to a serving platter.
- Garnish with lemon wedges and some extra fresh herbs for a pop of color and flavor.