Grilled Halibut with BBQ Butter Recipe

Name: Grilled Halibut with BBQ Butter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups paprika; 3/4 cup sugar; 3 3/4 tablespoons onion powder; 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh oregano leaves; 1 scallion, white and light green parts only, finely chopped; 6 tablespoons butter, at room temperature; 2 teaspoons Neely's BBQ seasoning; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 6 (6-ounce) halibut fillets, about 1-inch thick; Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing; Freshly cracked black pepper; 2 pounds asparagus, trimmed

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups paprika
3/4 cup sugar
3 3/4 tablespoons onion powder
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh oregano leaves
1 scallion, white and light green parts only, finely chopped
6 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
2 teaspoons Neely's BBQ seasoning
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 (6-ounce) halibut fillets, about 1-inch thick
Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing
Freshly cracked black pepper
2 pounds asparagus, trimmed

1
Stir the paprika, sugar and onion powder together in a bowl and set aside.
2
Halibut:
3
In a small bowl, using a rubber spatula, combine the oregano, scallions, butter, barbeque seasoning, orange zest, 1/4 teaspoon salt and cayenne pepper.
4
Spoon the seasoned butter onto a piece of plastic wrap.
5
Using the plastic wrap as a shield for your hands, shape the butter into a log, wrapping it in the plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
6
Heat a grill to medium-high.
7
Brush the fish fillets on both sides with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
8
Grill the halibut fillets until the center of the fish is opaque and firm, about 4 minutes per side.
9
Brush the asparagus with some more oil and season the stalks with salt and pepper.
10
Grill the spears until they are tender, turning them once, about 6 minutes total.
11
Transfer the fish and asparagus to serving plates.
12
Spread a generous tablespoon of the barbeque butter over the fish.
13
Serve the remaining butter alongside the fish, if desired.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups paprika, 3/4 cup sugar, 3 3/4 tablespoons onion powder, 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh oregano leaves, and more.

Yes, Grilled Halibut with BBQ Butter falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grilled Halibut with BBQ Butter

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