Marinated Halibut with Cilantro Lime Butter Sauce
Elevate your seafood dining experience with this exquisite Marinated Halibut with Cilantro Lime Butter Sauce, a perfect blend of vibrant flavors and tender textures. This recipe starts with halibut fillets marinated in a tantalizing mixture of olive oil, garlic, lime juice, cumin, and spices, infusing the fish with zesty, aromatic notes. After a quick oven bake for optimal flakiness, the dish is crowned with a rich, silky cilantro lime butter sauce, featuring the tangy brightness of fresh lime and a hint of sweetness from honey. The combination of bold, citrusy zest and buttery smoothness makes this dish a showstopper, ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Serve it alongside rice, quinoa, or steamed vegetables for a wholesome, restaurant-quality meal at home. Perfect for seafood lovers, this recipe is as easy as it is delicious, ready in just 35 minutes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 ounces each) Halibut fillets
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon Lime zest
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.25 cup Chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 whole lime, cut into wedges Lime wedges (for garnish)
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, lime juice, lime zest, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to make the marinade.
Place the halibut fillets in a shallow dish or resealable plastic bag, and pour the marinade over the fish. Ensure each piece is evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
Remove the halibut from the marinade and place the fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Discard any leftover marinade.
Bake the halibut for 12-15 minutes (depending on the thickness of the fillets), or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
While the halibut is baking, prepare the cilantro lime butter sauce. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Once the butter is melted, stir in the chicken or vegetable stock, chopped cilantro, honey, and a splash of lime juice. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
Remove the fish from the oven and transfer to serving plates.
Drizzle the cilantro lime butter sauce over the baked halibut and garnish with lime wedges.
Serve hot, alongside rice, quinoa, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2128 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 107.8 g | 138% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.0 g | 190% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 532 mg | 177% | |
| Sodium | 3002 mg | 131% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.6 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.2 g | ||
| Protein | 247.1 g | 494% | |
| Vitamin D | 102.1 mcg | 510% | |
| Calcium | 142 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 4488 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.
