Perfect Grilled Halibut Recipe for Camping

This is the perfect grilled halibut recipe for camping — tender, buttery white fish with a hint of lime that tastes amazing fresh off the grill.

This is the perfect grilled halibut recipe for camping! Make delicious, tasty white fish with this classic dish.

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This grilled halibut recipe is sure to make anyone a fresh fish convert!

The combination of delicious flavor and the way that this is cooked is seriously to die for. It’s so delicious that everyone keeps asking for more.

We went on an epic fishing trip to Prince Rupert this summer and came home with loads of fish! We booked an awesome fishing charter and caught tons of salmon and halibut.

It was my (Heather) first time catching halibut and was the experience of a lifetime! Needless to say, we now have plenty of halibut in the freezer to cook and eat.

This recipe is intended for fresh, ocean-caught halibut that can be grilled while camping. However, any white fish and even salmon will work.

The same principles apply to getting the perfect grilled fish!

Grilled Halibut Recipe

Ingredients

• Halibut fillets, cut to 1/2″ thickness, skin removed – Thick, meaty white fish that grills beautifully and stays tender and flaky.
• Butter – Adds rich flavor and helps create that golden, slightly browned crust that makes grilled fish irresistible.
• Lime juice – A bright splash of citrus that cuts the richness and makes the fish taste fresh and summery.
• Salt and pepper – Simple seasoning that lets the natural flavor of the halibut shine.

Instructions

1. Heat the grill to medium.

Tip: We like to use a cast iron skillet on an open fire, but this can also be done on the BBQ with a well-seasoned grill or at home on the stove top.

2. Melt the butter in the skillet and allow it to slightly brown.

3. Season both sides of the fish with salt and pepper and place the fillets on the hot grill.

4. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side. Sprinkle with lime juice before removing from the pan.

Tip: Do not overcook the fish! The biggest mistake that people make when cooking fish is overcooking it. You want the meat to be just opaque.

Can you spot the halibut cheeks that we have on the grill?

If you are a fisherman, then you know that these are a highly coveted, absolutely delicious part of the fish! The kids gobbled these up before they even left the pan.

This halibut fillet is perfectly grilled, still juicy, and tender.

We love this grilled fish paired with our favorite mango salsa recipe. It gives the dish a fresh, light flavor that is perfect for summer!

You could serve it with a side of Caesar salad, rice, or pasta. We had grilled asparagus and zucchini, making this a deliciously low carb meal.

Camping Essentials for Grilling

• I love using these non-stick T-fal Frying Pans for all of my sauteing.
• These silicone tongs are perfect for flipping and grasping food.
• This Henckel Knife is my favorite for slicing and dicing in the kitchen.
• These grilling bags make clean up a breeze and these parchment paper bags are perfect for packaging.

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