Entrée: United States – Grilled Halibut with Lemon and Herb Butter
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Serving Size: 2
Approximate Time
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
Ingredients
2 halibut fillets, about 12 oz total (340 g total) 1 lemon 4 tbsp (60 g) unsalted butter, softened 2 tbsp (8 g) fresh parsley, chopped 1 tbsp (4 g) fresh dill, chopped Salt and pepper to taste 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
Instructions
1. **Prepare the Lemon Herb Butter**: In a small bowl, combine the softened butter with chopped parsley, dill, and the juice of half a lemon. Mix well and set aside. 2. **Season the Halibut**: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Brush both sides of the halibut fillets with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. 3. **Grill the Halibut**: Place the halibut on the grill and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. 4. **Serve**: Remove halibut from the grill and top each fillet with a generous dollop of the lemon herb butter. Garnish with lemon slices and additional fresh herbs if desired. Serve immediately.
Estimated Nutritional Information*
Per serving | Servings: 2
Calories: 440 kcal
Carbohydrates: 3.1 g
Protein: 32.3 g
Fat: 33.5 g
Saturated fat: 16.6 g
Cholesterol: 148 mg
Fiber: 1 g
Sodium: 123 mg
Potassium: 824 mg
Calcium: 36 mg
Iron: 0.87 mg
Vitamin A: 264 µg RAE
Vitamin C: 22.4 mg
Vitamin D: 8 µg
Generated: 2026-11-05T19:33:11+00:00
*Values are estimates based on USDA data and mathematical calculations. Actual values may vary. Where data are unavailable, those contributions are excluded. Calories, Carbohydrates, Protein, Fat, Saturated fat, Cholesterol, Fiber, Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin D are known subtotals. Missing contributions are unknown, not zero.