Grilled Halibut
Ingredients
Halibut
- 2 halibut fillets
Marinade
- 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Water
- 1 tablesooons Light Brown Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
Instructions
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The very first step is to mix all the flavroing and marinade ingredients in a shallow plate. They're basically only 3 ingredients, but they're SO GOOD! That's how simple this recipe is.
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We love skewering the halibut since we're serving it with Satay Sauce. Instead of cutting it into chunks, we slice each halibut fillet into 3 strips lengthwise. The fish is firm and will not break apart with you.
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You can likewise just cut into chunks, or slice into 2 strips, or keep it as is.
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Now take those sliced pieces of fish and place them right into the bowl of the marinade. Toss them well to coat evenly with the flavors.
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You can marinade the fish for up to 3 hours, or just proceed right away.
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When ready to grill, skewer each piece of fish into a wooden skewer lengthwise. This will keep the fish intact and in shape during grilling. Again since this is a relatively firm fish, you will find that it's easy to skewer.
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Start by preheating the grill. This can be an outdoor gas or charcoal grill. Or you can grill them indoor as we did here-thanks to our cold weather.
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Make sure to read this tutorial on How to Grill Fish without it sticking. It explains how to prepare the grill and the different tricks to grilling fish. The sensitive ones and the firm ones.
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When the grill is ready, place the halibut on the grill in a single layer.
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Grill for just 2-3 minutes and flip when charred. Continue cooking and grilling on the other side until the fish feels firm. If you have a meat thermometer,, the internal temperature should record 145 degrees F.
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At that point the grilled halibut is ready.
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Serve with Satay Sauce and Coconut rice--SO GOOD!
Recipe Video
Recipe Notes
Tips to Grill Halibut
- Make sure you buy halibut fillet and not halibut steaks. This recipe works only for fillets where the pieces of fish is entirely boneless and skinless.
- Ask your fish monger for fresh fish, always. It has to look firm with a clean white color, and no fishy smell.
- Similar to the Miso Cod, this recipe has minimal ingredients, so make sure they're quality. Low sodium and organic soy sauce is preferable. And make sure your dried ginger spice is fresh.
- While you can marinate the halibut before grilling for up to 3 hours, it's not necessary.
- When choosing skewers for the fish, make sure you use the correct size. We used the 4.7 inch skewers as they were the perfect length for our fish strips.
- You can grill the halibut in an outdoor gas or charcoal grill. Make sure to prepare the grill and follow the tips on How to Grill Fish without it sticking.
- Keep an eye on the halibut as you don't want to overcook it. When cut into strips, the fish requires just 2-3 minutes per side, depending on your grill.
- If you have a meat thermometer, it should register 145 degrees F.
- Try other marinades with the halibut. You can try a simple herb butter to slather on the fish when hot and ready off the grill.
Is Halibut a Good Fish to eat
Seafood and fish is always a good option when it comes to healthy eating. Fish like halibut is rich in omega 3 and nutrients, so it's highly recommended. If you buy wild caught fish, you’ll also be supporting sustainable farming.
What does Halibut taste like?
As a fish, halibut is relatively one of the not "fishy" tasting fish. It has a mild flavor which makes it ideal for any type of marinade or seasoning. Halibut also has a semi firm texture which is why we LOVE to grill it. You can also make great Fish Tacos using it.
How long to Grill Halibut?
If you rely on a meat thermometer, the internal temperature you're looking for should be 145 degrees F. Otherwise, look for the fish when it flakes easily and has an opaque white color and firm texture.
Since we cut our fillets into strips and skewered them, our fish took 2-3minutes MAX per side. A whole fillet would take 5-6 minutes or so per side. Make sure not to overcook the halibut as it can dry out quickly.