Easy Halibut Fillets with Herb Butter

Gay Gilmore's Note:

I used chopped parsley and it was lovely. Adapted from James Peterson's "Fish & Seafood"

• Total Time: 11 mins
• Prep Time: 3 mins
• Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 2

• 2 halibut fillets
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley (or other herb of your choice) or 2 tablespoons finely chopped tarragon (or other herb of your choice) or 2 tablespoons finely chopped dill (or other herb of your choice)
• salt and pepper , to taste
• 1 teaspoon olive oil

Directions:

1. Make little aluminum foil trays sized to fit each fillet.
2. Wipe the bottom of each tray with olive oil.
3. Put the fillets ugly side up (skin side even if the skin is now removed) on the trays.
4. Mix the butter with the chopped herbs throughly.
5. Place 1 tablespoon of the butter on the halibut.
6. Broil for 4 minutes.
7. Carefully turn each fillet over, not spilling any of the melted herb butter.
8. Broil for 4 more minutes.
9. Remove and plate, pouring the melted sauce over each fillet.

Reviews

[najwa]

Very simple and yet so good! I used parsley as well .. thank you

[yamakarasu]

It was very quick and easy but it seemed to lack something for us, probably more herbs and seasonings. (A few splashes of lemon juice at the end did wonders!) I found the halibut a tad dry, so I'll watch it more carefully/broil it for less next time around. Nice recipe but just needs some tweaks to suit us. Thanks!

[VAF66]

Loved this recipe! Super easy, super fast and so delicious. Perfect for a week night or any night. I used parsley since I had it in the house & I dispensed with using the foil, just used a glass pyrex baking dish. Much better than I thought it would be, definitely a do-over.