Grilled Halibut Steaks with Lemon Butter
Grilled Halibut Steaks with Lemon Butter is a classic seafood dish featuring thick, meaty steaks from the halibut, a large flatfish, grilled to perfection and finished with a rich sauce of melted butter, fresh lemon juice, and often herbs. The primary ingredients are the halibut steak, butter, lemon, and seasonings like parsley, garlic, or dill. This preparation is widely popular in coastal regions, particularly in the Pacific Northwest of North America and parts of Europe, where halibut is a prized catch.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is very high in protein and provides a moderate amount of healthy fats, especially omega-3 fatty acids from the fish and butter, while being virtually carbohydrate-free. A typical serving (around 6 ounces of fish with sauce) is a good source of selenium, vitamin D, and B vitamins, and generally falls in the 350-450 calorie range.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 310 kcal |
| Protein | 34 g |
| Carbs | 1 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Sodium | 450 mg |
| Potassium | 680 mg |
| Selenium | 45 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.5 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 350 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8 mg |
| Vitamin D | 6 mcg |
| Magnesium | 45 mg |
| Omega-3 (EPA+DHA) | 0.8 g |
Per 1 steak (170 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Halibut is one of the largest bony fish in the ocean, and its name is thought to derive from 'holy flatfish' due to its consumption during Catholic holy days. Nutritionally, the lemon butter sauce not only adds flavor but the fat in the butter helps the body absorb the fat-soluble vitamins (like vitamin D) present in the fish.
