Ridiculously Delicious and Easy Halibut with Jalapeno Butter

Published on September 9, 2015 | In By
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Ingredients

  • 4 - 8 oz. halibut fillets, deskinned, rinsed and patted dry (or any whitefish like cod or flounder)
  • 1 Tablespoon canola oil
  • 6 Tablespoons butter
  • 2 fresh jalapeno peppers, stemmed, seeded and cut into thin strips (also works with Anaheim or serrano peppers)
  • 1/4 cup snipped fresh basil leaves
  • 1 lime, cut into quarters

Instructions

  1. Brush fish with oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  2. On gas or charcoal grill, grill filets on greased aluminum foil, over medium heat for 4 to 6 minutes per 1/2-inch thickness, or until fish flakes very easily with fork. Turn once.
  3. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add jalapeno; cook and stir 5 minutes or until tender and just beginning to brown.
  4. To serve, top fish with basil and jalapeno butter. Squeeze with lime.

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