Halibut Recipes

Halibut is very popular in supermarkets and seafood markets around the country. The firm, low-fat, mild taste of halibut makes it perfect for a variety of dishes. Leading seafood chefs have picked up on this popular fish and are offering diners spectacular culinary masterpieces. Halibut is being served in gourmet starters and salad, soups and sides, and main dish entrees.

Whether creating something simple or elaborate, halibut is a wonderful fish to create memorable and delicious dishes. Sample the brilliance of grilling halibut steaks or kabobs, dredging in beer batter for deep-frying, or simply placing fish fillets under the broiler and serving with an exotic sauce or salsa. This tasty delivers. Halibut is perfect in grilled tacos, gumbos, chowders, and cioppino's. Take halibut to another level with a spicy marinade or rub before cooking.

HalibutRecipes.net present a growing collection of delicious recipes, suitable for any palate and occasion. Each recipe page offers tips and techniques for choosing the freshest catch, perfecting different cooking methods, and selecting side dish accompaniments.

Featured Recipe

Blackened Halibut

Ingredients -

Rub:
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
1/2 teaspoon Dried Oregano
1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
1/4 teaspoon Hot Paprika
1/2 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
1/2 teaspoon Fennel Seeds, toasted and roughly chopped
Coarse Salt, to taste

4 (7 ounces each) Halibut Fillets
Olive Oil, for brushing
1 Lime, cutinto wdeges

Preparation:

1. Combine salt, dried thyme, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, hot paprika, fresh ground black pepper, fennel seeds and coarse salt.

2. Arrange halibut fillets in ceramic baking dish.

3. Brush fish with oil.

4. Pat fillets with fish rub.

5. Season with salt and pepper.

6. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.

7. Preheat grill to medium heat.

8. Brush grill rack with oil.

9. Grill fillets 2 to 2-1/2 minutes on each side until browned, and just cooked through.

10. Serve hot with lime wedges.