Halibut fillet topped with citrus jalapeno salsa, with grapefruit and lemon slices

Simple Halibut with Citrus Jalapeño Salsa

Mild wild Pacific halibut is a beautiful match for juicy winter citrus. Grapefruit, orange, jalapeño and cilantro make a fresh salsa that brings sweet, tart and gently spicy flavor to the simply seasoned fish.

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Simple Halibut with Citrus Jalapeño Salsa
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Simple Halibut with Citrus Jalapeño Salsa

Declan Chapin, Premier Catch

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Servings

2

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Wild Pacific halibut is seasoned with smoked paprika and pan-seared or air-fried, then topped with a fresh grapefruit, orange and jalapeño salsa.

Ingredients

    Simple Halibut:

    • 2 x 6oz Wild Pacific Halibut
    • 2 tsp smoked paprika
    • 1 tsp onion powder
    • 1 tsp garlic powder
    • salt & pepper, to taste
    • olive oil, for searing or brushing

    Citrus Jalapeño Salsa:

    • 1 grapefruit, peeled and segmented
    • 1 orange, peeled and segmented
    • 1 diced jalapeño, seeds removed
    • 3 tbsp diced red onion
    • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
    • juice of 1 lime
    • salt & pepper, to taste

    Directions

    1. Thaw halibut and pat dry.

    2. In a small bowl, combine the paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Rub onto the halibut filets.

    3. If pan searing the halibut, heat some olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Pan sear for 8 minutes, flipping half way, until the halibut flakes apart easily.

      If air frying, preheat air fryer to 350°F and brush the fillets with olive oil, then air fry for 8-10 minutes or until halibut flakes apart.

    4. While the halibut cooks, prepare the salsa by peeling and segmenting the grapefruit and orange into bite sized pieces and stirring together with the diced jalapeño (seeds removed), red onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper.

    5. Let the halibut rest briefly until slightly cooled, then top with the citrus salsa and serve immediately.

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