Low Sodium Grilled Halibut with Lemon Herb Butter
Elevate your seafood game with this Low Sodium Grilled Halibut with Lemon Herb Butter, a healthy and flavorful dish perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. This recipe features tender halibut fillets seasoned simply with olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and black pepper, then grilled to perfection for a smoky char. The real star, however, is the luxurious lemon herb butter—made with unsalted butter, zesty lemon, fresh dill, parsley, and minced garlic—that melts over the fish, infusing it with vibrant, fresh flavors. With just 15 minutes of prep and a short 10-minute cook time, this low-sodium, heart-healthy recipe is as quick as it is delicious, and it's presented beautifully with a garnish of lemon wedges for an extra citrusy kick. Perfect for seafood lovers and home cooks seeking a wholesome, low-sodium option, this grilled halibut is guaranteed to impress.
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Ingredients
- 4 6-ounce pieces Halibut fillets
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon Fresh ground black pepper
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 4 for serving Lemon wedges
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Step 2
Pat the halibut fillets dry with paper towels. Drizzle both sides with olive oil and fresh lemon juice.
Step 3
Sprinkle the fillets with fresh ground black pepper and massage the spices into the fish gently with your fingers.
Step 4
In a small bowl, mix unsalted butter, lemon zest, chopped parsley, chopped dill, and minced garlic. Use a fork to combine the ingredients into a smooth herb butter.
Step 5
Place the halibut fillets on the grill grates and close the lid. Grill for about 4 minutes per side, or until the fish is just cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Step 6
During the last minute of cooking, place a tablespoon of the lemon herb butter on each fillet, allowing it to melt and spread over the fish.
Step 7
Remove the halibut from the grill and let it rest for a couple of minutes.
Step 8
Serve the grilled halibut with lemon wedges for squeezing over the top for added zest.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (848.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1957.0 |
| Total Fat 93.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 35.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 532.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 425.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 8.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 1.6g | |
| Protein 246.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 4082.3IU | 0% |
| Calcium 123.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4494.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories