Dairy-Free Grilled Halibut with Lemon Herb Butter
Elevate your seafood dining experience with this Dairy-Free Grilled Halibut with Lemon Herb Butter recipe, a beautifully balanced dish that pairs tender, flaky halibut fillets with a lively dairy-free butter sauce infused with fresh lemon, garlic, parsley, and dill. Perfect for summer grilling, this recipe takes just 25 minutes from start to finish, making it ideal for busy weeknights or elegant dinner parties. The smoky grill marks add a depth of flavor to the mild fish, while the zesty lemon herb butter—complete with the option for briny capers—adds richness without any dairy. Serve it alongside grilled vegetables or a crisp salad for a memorable, light, and wholesome meal. Whether you’re following a dairy-free diet or simply seeking a fresh, citrus-kissed seafood dish, this recipe is sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Halibut fillets
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill, chopped
- 0.25 cup Vegan butter
- 2 tablespoons Capers (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Pat the halibut fillets dry with paper towels.
Brush both sides of the halibut fillets with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, chopped parsley, and chopped dill.
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the vegan butter and stir in the lemon herb mixture. If using, add capers to the butter mixture. Keep warm over low heat.
Grill the halibut fillets skin-side down for 4-5 minutes or until you see grill marks forming.
Carefully flip the fillets and continue grilling for another 4-5 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Remove the grilled halibut from the grill and place it on a serving platter.
Spoon the warm lemon herb butter sauce over each fillet.
Serve immediately with your choice of side dish, such as grilled vegetables or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1954 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 89.4 g | 115% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.8 g | 179% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 408 mg | 136% | |
| Sodium | 3592 mg | 156% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.1 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.2 g | ||
| Protein | 246.4 g | 493% | |
| Vitamin D | 102.1 mcg | 510% | |
| Calcium | 113 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 4462 mg | 95% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
