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Healthy Recipes using Halibut

Grilled Halibut with Mango Salsa

This vibrant dish features grilled halibut topped with a refreshing mango salsa, perfect for a light summer meal.

Ingredients
  • 2 halibut fillets (6 oz each)
  • 1 ripe mango, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. In a bowl, combine mango, red onion, jalapeño, lime juice, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
  3. Season halibut fillets with salt and pepper, grill for 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked through, and serve topped with mango salsa.

Baked Halibut with Lemon and Dill

A simple yet elegant baked halibut dish infused with lemon and fresh dill, served with steamed asparagus.

Ingredients
  • 2 halibut fillets (6 oz each)
  • 1 lemon, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Place halibut fillets on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt, pepper, and dill. Top with lemon slices.
  3. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the fish is flaky and serve with steamed asparagus.

Halibut Tacos with Cabbage Slaw

These healthy halibut tacos are filled with tender fish and topped with a crunchy cabbage slaw, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients
  • 2 halibut fillets (6 oz each)
  • 4 corn tortillas
  • 2 cups green cabbage, shredded
  • 1 carrot, grated
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Season halibut fillets with salt and pepper, then grill or pan-sear for 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked through.
  2. In a bowl, mix cabbage, carrot, Greek yogurt, lime juice, salt, and pepper to create the slaw.
  3. Warm tortillas, fill with halibut, and top with cabbage slaw before serving.

Halibut and Quinoa Bowl with Avocado

A nourishing bowl featuring halibut, quinoa, and creamy avocado, drizzled with a zesty lime dressing.

Ingredients
  • 2 halibut fillets (6 oz each)
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Instructions
  1. Season halibut fillets with salt and pepper, then grill or pan-sear until cooked through.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Assemble the bowl with quinoa, halibut, avocado, and cherry tomatoes, then drizzle with the lime dressing.

Halibut Stir-Fry with Broccoli and Bell Peppers

A colorful stir-fry featuring halibut, broccoli, and bell peppers, tossed in a light soy sauce and ginger dressing.

Ingredients
  • 2 halibut fillets (6 oz each)
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
  1. Cut halibut into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large pan, heat olive oil, add ginger, and stir-fry halibut until golden brown.
  3. Add broccoli and bell peppers, stir in soy sauce and sesame oil, and cook until vegetables are tender-crisp.

Halibut with Herb-Crusted Cauliflower

A unique dish featuring halibut paired with a crunchy herb-crusted cauliflower, offering a delightful texture contrast.

Ingredients
  • 2 halibut fillets (6 oz each)
  • 1 small head cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Toss cauliflower florets with olive oil, breadcrumbs, parsley, salt, and pepper, then spread on a baking sheet.
  3. Bake cauliflower for 20 minutes, then add halibut fillets to the sheet and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until fish is cooked through.

Halibut with Tomato Basil Relish

A fresh and flavorful halibut dish topped with a homemade tomato basil relish, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients
  • 2 halibut fillets (6 oz each)
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. In a bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, basil, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make the relish.
  2. Season halibut fillets with salt and pepper, then grill or pan-sear until cooked through.
  3. Serve halibut topped with the tomato basil relish.

Halibut with Sweet Potato Mash

A comforting dish featuring halibut served alongside creamy sweet potato mash, providing a nutritious twist.

Ingredients
  • 2 halibut fillets (6 oz each)
  • 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Boil sweet potatoes until tender, then drain and mash with Greek yogurt, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  2. Season halibut fillets with salt and pepper, then grill or pan-sear until cooked through.
  3. Serve halibut alongside the sweet potato mash.

Halibut Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

A light and refreshing salad featuring halibut over mixed greens, drizzled with a zesty citrus vinaigrette.

Ingredients
  • 2 halibut fillets (6 oz each)
  • 4 cups mixed greens
  • 1 orange, segmented
  • 1/4 cup walnuts, toasted
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Season halibut fillets with salt and pepper, then grill or pan-sear until cooked through.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, orange juice, salt, and pepper to create the vinaigrette.
  3. Assemble salad with mixed greens, orange segments, walnuts, and top with halibut, drizzling with vinaigrette.

Halibut and Zucchini Noodles

A healthy twist on pasta, this dish features halibut served over zucchini noodles with a light garlic sauce.

Ingredients
  • 2 halibut fillets (6 oz each)
  • 2 medium zucchinis, spiralized
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant, then add zucchini noodles and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  2. Season halibut fillets with salt and pepper, then grill or pan-sear until cooked through.
  3. Serve halibut over zucchini noodles, topped with Parmesan cheese.