Pesto Grilled Alaska Halibut Steak Recipe

If you love whitefish, you will want to try this simple Alaska halibut steak recipe with a homemade pesto. 

This grilled whitefish recipe is a perfect introduction to eating fish for kids because halibut is mild and doesn’t get mushy.

(*This post was sponsored by Alaska Seafood as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all Alaska seafood loving opinions expressed in my post are my own.)

Welcome back :-).

I am so excited to continue my partnership with Alaska Seafood. We had a great time a couple of months ago when I created this Sheet Pan Alaska Cod Dinner. Cooking dinner all in one pan is great for those busy nights!

We are pretty lucky! My kids are pretty picky, but they do like whitefish!

For dinner tonight, I made this simple Grilled Halibut Steak with Fresh Pesto recipe. Alaska Halibut is an easy whitefish to cook and kids love it.

Alaska Halibut is firm and has a mild flavor. Combine it with a fresh pesto, and it makes a delicious dinner!

Wild-Caught Alaska Whitefish

Wild-caught Alaska whitefish comes in many varieties, such as halibut, sablefish (black cod), sole, Alaska pollock and cod. It is a delicious and easy way for the whole family to eat more seafood.

Alaska’s cold pristine waters produce the purest, high-quality seafood. Its wild fisheries contribute nearly 60% of all seafood harvested in the United States. When you are out shopping at the grocery store, make sure to “Ask for Alaska” to ensure you’re enjoying the best, most sustainable seafood.

For this recipe, I chose to make a healthy halibut recipe that doesn’t taste healthy. (If you have kids, you totally understand what I mean by this. Hiding nutrition is a way of life in our house!)

You can learn even more about wild Alaska seafood nutrition in this infographic.

There are many different ways to cook Alaska halibut steak. 

• Grill
• Bake
• Sauté

We are the crazy ones who love to use their grill all year long. Even in the rain! We even bring Alaska halibut camping and cook it in foil for a delicious easy camping meal!

Are you ready to see how easy it is to cook halibut? 

The first step is to take your Alaska halibut. Make sure it is defrosted.

Add salt and pepper to the raw Alaska halibut steaks. Drizzle a little olive oil on top. Let this sit for 5 minutes while you make the fresh pesto. Preheat your grill so that it will be hot when you are ready to cook.

Add fresh basil, garlic cloves, olive oil, parmesan cheese, and toasted pine nuts to a Cuisinart. Blend until all ingredients are blended together. (Make sure you don’t leave it on too long or it will liquify.)

This fresh pesto will keep for up to 5 days in your refrigerator.

How to Grill Halibut from Alaska

Rub the pesto on both sides of the Alaska halibut steaks. You are going to love this Alaska halibut steak recipe!

Close the grill lid and allow to grill for 10 minutes. Alaska halibut cooks in about 5 minutes per side if you are flipping it. I didn’t flip mine and it was ready in 10 minutes.

Side Dish Ideas to Serve with Alaska Halibut:

• Roasted Bacon Potato Roses
• Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
• Kale and Apple Salad
• Pan Fried Sweet Potatoes

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Grilled Alaska Halibut with Fresh Pesto

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

Total Time

20 mins

 

A delicious grilled whitefish recipe with fresh pesto.

Course: Main Course, Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: 4

Calories: 325 kcal

Author: Sandi Gaertner

Ingredients

• 4 Alaska halibut steaks
• 1 teaspoon olive oil (to brush on fish)
• 1 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves
• 2 cloves garlic
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
• 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• dash black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the grill.

2. Place the Alaska halibut steaks on a piece of foil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Brush with olive oil.

3. Place basil, garlic, pine nuts, parmesan cheese, and the 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a Cuisinart. Blend well.

4. Brush the pesto on both sides of the fish.

5. Place the foil with the fish on the grill. Close the lid and cook for 10 minutes.

6. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Grilled Alaska Halibut with Fresh Pesto

Amount Per Serving (1 g)

Calories 325 Calories from Fat 171

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 19g 29%

Saturated Fat 3g 15%

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 8g

Cholesterol 85mg 28%

Sodium 249mg 10%

Potassium 810mg 23%

Total Carbohydrates 1g 0%

Protein 34g 68%

Vitamin A 12.4%

Vitamin C 2.5%

Calcium 7.5%

Iron 5.7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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