Feb 4, 20192 min read

White Fish with Garlic and Honey

The wonderful flavor of mustard and honey makes these fish the catch of the day. This Garlic Honey Halibut Fish is light, flaky, and moist. You only need a few ingredients to make it.

This low-carb, gluten-free, and keto-friendly fish recipe cooks up quickly, making it perfect for weekday meals!

Serve this tasty fish with Basmati rice or served on a bed of greens – beans, broccoli or spinach – with a simple butter lemon sauce.

What is Halibut Fish

Although it is a low fat fish, the Halibut Fish has firm white flesh with large flakes and a rich taste. In addition to its mild and sweet taste, halibut has a very lean, white flesh that is ideal for frying, grilling, roasting, or poaching.

Packed with micronutrients, halibut is an excellent source of selenium, a powerful antioxidant that decrease inflammation. Halibut is also a good source of protein and is rich in vitamin B12, vitamin D and niacin, helping to prevent heart disease.

Ingredients

Serves 4

2 Halibut fillet or other firm fish
3 Tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
5 Tbsp honey
1 Tbsp mustard
1 Tbsp black pepper, coarsely ground
4 garlic cloves
1/2 tsp sea salt
1 lemon juice

Method

1. In a large bowl, mix the fish with the lemon juice, parsley, honey, mustard and garlic. Season with salt and pepper, cover and marinate for at least 15 minutes.

2. Heat the oil in a heavy frying pan and add the fish. Cook the marinate fish over medium heat until easily flaked with a fork, turning gently once or twice. Serve immediately, accompanied by Basmati Rice or served on a bed of greens – beans, broccoli or spinach – with a simple butter lemon sauce.