Halibut recipes for seafood lovers

Added: 01/18/2006

Halibut is America's favorite fish and for good reason. Its firm white meat and delicately sweet flavor is combined with high nutritional value. Halibut is a lean fish that features finely textured, snow white flesh that contains few bones; its gray-brown skin is also edible. Halibut recipes and halibut cooking ideas are numerous.

Halibut is big. Not just in popularity and nutritional value, but also in size. It is actually one of the largest of all saltwater fishes and can weigh up to 155 pounds. Halibut can be found both in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, the Atlantic species being of larger size. Halibut is delicious. With a slightly sweet yet mild flavor, it is a lean fish that features finely textured, snow white flesh which makes it a favorite among seafood lovers. Halibut recipes are versatile and rich including main dishes, appetizers, salads and soups recipes. People have been enjoying halibut as a food ever since this beautiful fish appeared in the Earth's waters, basically since time immemorial. Halibut was considered a sacred fish throughout history and was oftentimes served on holidays, especially during medieval days in Europe. Halibut are truly a nutrient-dense food. A very good source of high quality protein, halibut are rich in significant amounts of a variety of important nutrients including the minerals selenium, magnesium, phosphorous and potassium; the B vitamins B12, niacin, and B6; and perhaps most important, the beneficial omega-3 essential fatty acids. Essential fatty acids are so named because they are essential for our health but cannot be made by the body; they must therefore be obtained from foods. Cold-water fish like halibut are a rich source of the omega-3 essential fats.
Halibut is very versatile in the kitchen. There are many halibut recipes for grilling, baking, broiling, pan-frying, deep-frying, poaching or barbecuing. Grilled halibut is very popular for picnics and family getaways. Grilled halibut recipes are Easy to put together. The Ingredients you'll need: 1/2 cup low-sodium Soy Sauce; 1 tsp Ginger grated; 1/4 cup Brown Sugar; 1 clove Garlic; 1 tsp dry Mustard. Mix ingredients in a marinade dish and add halibut steaks. Cover both sides and let stand 4 hours turning frequently. Heat grill to medium temperature. (A seafood cooking screen helps hold fish together). Grill steaks until well done but not dry, basting with marinade frequently. Use a low heat on the gas grill, and make sure you don't over cook. Serve grilled halibut with rice or veggies. The marinade gives the fish a nice flavor without overpowering. Invite friends over for dinner and you'll hear comments like, superb and delicious.
For Spicy Grilled Alaskan Chili-Lime Halibut you'll need: 4 Alaska Halibut Steaks (4 to 6 oz. each); 1/2 cup Rice Vinegar; 1/2 cup fresh Lime Juice; 1/4 cup Grape Seed Oil; 1 cup sweet Thai Chili Sauce; 1/4 cup Black Sesame Seeds. Combine all ingredients. Marinate halibut steaks for at least 1 hour, making sure both sides are allowed to marinate. Grill on the barbecue until the halibut flakes when tested with a fork. Makes 4 servings. Note that sweet Thai Chili Sauce is available in Asian specialty markets. Spicy Grilled Alaskan Chili-Lime Halibut will be one of the best fish dinners you've had.
There are many extravagant halibut recipes out there. Give them a try.

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