Alaskan Halibut Fillets: Regardless of how you like to cook your halibut (bake, broil, grill, sauté or poach), we believe the key to success is to SLOW DOWN! Slow cooking locks in the natural juices, for a more succulent flavor. When the flesh turns from translucent to just about completely opaque, and flakes easily with a fork, it is done. Here are some specific guidelines by cooking method: TO BAKE: Pre-heat oven to 275°. Place halibut fillet on a cookie sheet brushed with olive oil, and bake for approximately 20 minutes. Do not flip fillet. TO GRILL: Brush grill with olive oil PRIOR to heating. Once the grill is medium-hot (you should be able to hold your hand 6 inches above the grill for 5 seconds), brush the top of each halibut fillet with olive oil, and place on the grill. Season with salt and pepper. Grill fillet until the sides begin to turn opaque. Flip once, and continue grilling until fully cooked. TO BROIL: Place halibut fillet on a broiler pan brushed with olive oil, on oven’s middle rack. Broil about 10 minutes or so, though keep watching to avoid overcooking. Do not flip fillet. Serving Suggestions Halibut offers endless culinary versatility. Here’s a few ideas to get you started: Serve with a fresh salsa (fruit salsas are particularly great); Dip in egg, coat with Panko (Japanese breadcrumbs), sprinkle with olive oil and bake until brown; Encrust in chopped almonds or walnuts; Top with a dijon mustard/cream sauce. There are so many ways to enjoy halibut… we’d love to hear your favorites |