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Pesto Grilled Alaska Halibut Steak Recipe

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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.

A plate with grilled halibut and a salad

(*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!

Top view of a grilled halibut steak with salad

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!

A fork cutting into a halibut steak

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.

raw halibut steaks on foil

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.

Fresh basil and garlic cloves in a cuisinart

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.

halibut steaks on foil on the grill

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:

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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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  3. Thanks for this recipe – it looks so good! Could you make the pesto with arugula or something else if there isn’t nice basil at the store?

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  9. This looks like such a lovely light and easy meals. I really like homemade pesto since it’s so simple to make from scratch at home. Can’t wait to put this on my Spring menu.

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  12. This looks just fabulous, I love how easy your recipe is! Definitely on the menu soon!! Quick question… I always flip my fish on grill, but you put yours on foil and then didn’t have to? That fillet is about an inch thick or so? Asking because I definitely want to start cooking fish this way – so much easier!! Thank you again for another lovely recipe!!

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