Halibut lives in the North Atlantic and North Pacific oceans. This fish is known for its fresh and mild taste. With a low fat content and dense meat, this fish is best served with a light seasoning or sauce. The most popular ways to cook this fish are by boiling, grilling, or salting it. Read on to learn more about the best way to prepare this delicious fish.
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Step 1. Choose halibut that looks fresh
The flesh should be transparent, white, shiny and elastic. Avoid meat that looks mottled, discolored, or dull.
Step 2. Keep the fish wet
Halibut is naturally low in fat so it dries quickly during the cooking process. To prevent this, brush both sides with oil or melted butter before cooking. You can also soak the fish in the oil or prepared spices for a few hours before cooking.
Step 3. Limit how long to cook fish
Turn the fish only after it is half cooked. This will keep the fish from tearing and help ensure that even the entire meat is cooked through. Turn the halibut over using a spatula or wide cooking spoon to ensure that the entire filet is turned over.
Step 4. Season to medium
The taste of halibut is subtle and mild, so avoid over-seasoning or the fish will lose its natural flavour. Avoid heavy spices or thick sauces. Instead, opt for a light sauce or seasoning to complement the taste of the fish.
Method 1 of 2: Steamed or Grilled Halibut
Step 1. Gather all the ingredients
You only need a few ingredients to make healthy and delicious grilled or steamed halibut. Here's what you need:
- Halibut meat
- Olive oil or melted butter
- Minced Garlic
- Salt and pepper
- Slice of lemon
Step 2. Soak the halibut overnight if desired
Step 3. Turn on the steamer to heat the cooker
If you are grilling halibut, turn on the grill. Make sure the heat is evenly distributed before proceeding.
Step 4. Place the halibut skin side down in a glass or metal baking dish
If you are using a grill, place the halibut directly on the grill.
Step 5. Brush the meat with olive oil or melted butter
If desired, top with a teaspoon or two of chopped garlic.
Step 6. Sprinkle salt and pepper
Step 7. Steam the halibut for about 10 minutes
Look at the doneness of the fish using a fork. Garnish the dish with a lemon wedge.
- Ripe halibut will peel off easily with a fork, while undercooked halibut will still be firm and fleshy.
- Cook the halibut without drying it out. Watch the cooking time carefully. Bake no more than 10 minutes per inch of meat thickness.
Step 8. Done
Method 2 of 2: Halibut Ceviche
Step 1. Gather all the ingredients
You only need a few ingredients to make halibut ceviche. You don't have to cook with the usual taste. Here's what you need:.
- 400 grams of halibut, cut into squares with a size of 1 cm
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 ripe avocados, peeled, hollowed out and diced
- 1/2 cup diced tomatillos
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1 jalapeo, stems removed, seeds removed and finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Step 2. Place the squared halibut in a medium bowl
Step 3. Coat with salt
Stir the fish to make sure the coating is even.
Step 4. Pour the lime juice over the fish
Stir the fish to make sure the coating is even.
Step 5. Let it soak
After about 30 minutes, the meat should be opaque. If the meat is still transparent, let it soak for 15 minutes.
Step 6. Add avocado, tomatillo, onion, jalapeno and olive oil
Stir the mixture until all the ingredients are evenly distributed.
