Simple Grilled Halibut Recipe

Name: Simple Grilled Halibut Recipe
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 thick-cut fillets halibut or other hearty fish, about 1/3 pound (150g) each; 1/3 cup (80ml) olive oil; Kosher salt, to taste; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 2 lemons, halved, for serving

A perfectly grilled piece of seafood can be a glorious thing—light and fresh, with a delicious simplicity. This basic halibut recipe incorporates all our best tips for getting grilled fish fillets right.

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How to Grill Fish Fillets

How to Grill Skinless Fish Fillets or Steaks

Active: 15 mins

Total: 30 mins

Serves: 4 servings

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4 thick-cut fillets halibut or other hearty fish, about 1/3 pound (150g) each
1/3 cup (80ml) olive oil
Kosher salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 lemons, halved, for serving

Carefully pat fillets dry with paper towels. Brush fillets liberally with oil and season with salt and pepper.
Light 1 chimney full of charcoal. When all charcoal is lit and covered with gray ash, pour out and spread coals evenly over entire surface of coal grate. Alternatively, set all the burners of a gas grill to high heat. Set cooking grate in place, cover grill, and allow to preheat for 5 minutes. Clean and oil grilling grate. Place fish on grill and cook until bottoms of fillets begin to turn opaque and a spatula can be slid under fish with little resistance, about 5 minutes. Flip fish and cook until it can be flaked with a fork and is opaque almost all the way through, or until it registers between 130 and 135°F (54 and 57°C) on an instant-read thermometer inserted in middle of fillet, 3 to 5 minutes more. Transfer fish to a platter, let rest for 5 minutes, then serve with lemon halves.

Special equipment

Grill, instant-read thermometer (optional)

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How to Grill Skinless Fish Fillets or Steaks

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
396	Calories
21g	Fat
28g	Carbs
30g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories	396
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21g	27%
Saturated Fat 3g	15%
Cholesterol 74mg	25%
Sodium 343mg	15%
Total Carbohydrate 28g	10%
Dietary Fiber 6g	23%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 30g
Vitamin C 125mg	626%
Calcium 69mg	5%
Iron 2mg	9%
Potassium 1071mg	23%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.