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  • Halibut with Cilantro-Lime Sauce

    Easy
    35 minutes
    02-Apr
    Halibut with Cilantro-Lime Sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines the succulent taste of halibut with a zesty cilantro-lime sauce. This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. The cilantro-lime sauce is a simple mix of fresh cilantro, lime juice, honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder. The combination of flavours creates a unique and flavorful sauce that complements the halibut perfectly.     
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    Ingredients

    • 4 (6-ounce) halibut fillets
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
    • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
    • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
    • 2 tablespoons honey
    • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

    Method

    • How to Make Halibut with Cilantro-Lime Sauce
    • Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F)
    • Pat halibut fillets dry with paper towels
    • Brush 1 tablespoon olive oil evenly over the halibut fillets
    • Season both sides of the fillets with salt and freshly ground black pepper
    • Line a baking tray with parchment paper
    • Arrange halibut fillets on prepared tray, spaced apart
    • Bake halibut fillets for 12-15 minutes, or until just opaque and easily flaked with a fork
    • While fish bakes, finely chop fresh cilantro for sauce
    • In a bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice, 2 tablespoons honey, and 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard until well combined
    • Whisk in 2 tablespoons olive oil until emulsified
    • Add chopped cilantro, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder to the sauce
    • Stir, taste, and adjust salt if needed
    • Once halibut is cooked, transfer fillets to serving plates
    • Drizzle cilantro-lime sauce generously over each fillet
    • Garnish with extra cilantro if desired
    • Serve immediately, pairing with steamed vegetables or brown rice for a balanced meal
    • Plate with a wedge of fresh lime for added zest