Firecracker Halibut

Seafood done right can be a little slice of heaven. This particular dish is one of my personal favorites. Good as a main dish and also good over salad of your choice.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon paprika
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1  teaspoon onion powder
• 1  teaspoon garlic powder
• 1  teaspoon black pepper
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 4 (4 -6 ounce)  alaska halibut steaks, fresh, thawed, frozen
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

1. Preheat broiler/oven or grill to medium-high heat.
2. Mix together all dry seasoning ingredients until well combined.
3. Rinse any ice glaze from frozen Alaska Halibut under cold water, pat dry with paper towel. Place halibut on a spray-coated or foil-lined baking sheet. Brush butter onto top surfaces of halibut and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon seasoning mixture (note: for best results with frozen fish, cook halibut 4 minutes before adding butter and spices.).
4. Grill or broil halibut 5-7 inches from heat for 13 minutes for frozen halibut OR 8 minutes for fresh/thawed fish . Cook just until fish is opaque throughout.
5. Store remaining seasoning mixture in an airtight container for future use.