Smoked Halibut
This effortless smoked halibut makes for a healthy, protein-packed meal that is perfect for any night of the week.
Servings 4
Calories 302kcal
Ingredients
- 4 (4-6 oz) halibut fillets
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 lemon juiced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
- sea salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a shallow bowl, mix together the butter, lemon juice, garlic and thyme.
- Toss each halibut fillet in the bowl, ensuring all sides are coated. Season with salt and pepper. Keep the leftover butter mixture to brush the halibut.
- Preheat the smoker to 225°F and oil the grates to prevent the fish from sticking. Smoke the halibut for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 140°F, brushing with the butter mixture halfway through.
Notes
- Use wild halibut when possible. It is healthier for you and just tastes better. Frozen halibut works fine too but just make sure it is thawed before cooking.
- Use a mild wood for a subtle smoke flavor like alder, apple or cherry.
- Prevent sticking by oiling the smoker grates before placing the halibut on it.
- You know the fish is done when it flakes easily when pressed with a fork.
Nutrition
Serving: 1filet | Calories: 302kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 93mg | Potassium: 38mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0g