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Halibut
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What is Halibut?

Halibut is a flatfish that inhabits Northern Pacific and Atlantic waters. An excellent eating fish the meat is firm, white and mild flavored with an added benefit of being low fat. The meat is available fresh and frozen. Standard preparation methods including, baking, broiling, grilling and pan frying.  The image shown on this page is a fresh steak being marinated in oil, lemon, toasted and crushed fennel seed and salt.

Substitute for Halibut

Some other good alternatives to halibut include:

  • Cod (usually less expensive)
  • OR - Turbot
  • OR - Dogfish
  • OR - Haddock
  • OR - Striped bass

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Nutrition Information For Halibut

Serving Size
1 fillet
 
Calories
449
Calories from Fat
81
 
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g
10%
Saturated Fat 1g
0%
Cholesterol 131mg
40%
Sodium 220mg
10%
Potassium
1836g
50%
Total Carbohydrate 0g
0%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Sugars 0g
Protein 85g
170%
 
Vitamin A  0% • Vitamin C  0%
Calcium  0% • Iron  0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Favorite Halibut Recipes

  • Grilled Halibut and White Bean Burritos
    A Mediterranean inspired dish uses onion, garlic, white beans, tomatoes, salsa, avocado, watercress, lime juice and feta cheese
  • Potato Crusted Fish
    Firm white fish is seasoned and wrapped potato curls (use your potato threader) then served with a lemon butter sauce and French Green Bean Relish.
  • Steamed Halibut
    Steamed Halibut is topped with an onion confit, then the cellophane noodles, mushrooms and scallions are added on top served with bok choy on the side.
  • Halibut Ceviche
    This recipe for halibut ceviche is by Chef Christopher House, executive chef for the Las Vegas Diego Restaurant.
  • Smoked Halibut
    Halibut is wonderful smoked. This Smoked Halibut recipe uses alder wood chips in the smoker. The fish is marinated first in white wine, fresh tarragon or dill, lemon juice, butter and fresh parsley.

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