I have this intense love hate relationship with fish.
The thought of eating it makes me sick, the smell of it makes me want to (ya know), and the look of it...BAHLSDFKJALDFHKLJDF!!!
But then I went to this sea food restaurant in Newport Beach and had the best tasting halibut of my life, and I've dreamt about it once a week since then.
IT'S SO CONFUSING!
A problem I've been faced with a lot since living in Las Vegas is getting 'fresher' food, especially meats and fish. We aren't that far away from the ocean, but it's just not the same since living in San Diego. I notice the fish smell a lot worse and the fish are colored to look a certain way...(Which makes it sound even less appealing.)
I used to buy salmon because it was the one I was most familiar with, but I don't think I will ever go back. Many of you have suggested I try halibut, and boy I wish I would have listened sooner! It basically taste like chicken...I mean seriously, it's the REAL chicken of the sea.
I've also noticed that I prefer my fish blackened, which means it has a little crisp and char on the outside. Also, fish taste amazing with a lot of butter. Buuuutttaaaa. But I recently found out it also taste good with coconut oil too! Which ever you prefer to use, both work great!
This version can be made on a grill, or if you are like me and don't own one, then a cast iron skillet works great too! (Even a regular pan is fine!)
And if the idea of eating fish sounds disgusting to your kids, tell them it's chicken. #greatparenting
- fresh halibut
- butter or coconut oil
- fresh garlic
- old bay seasoning
- lemon
- Heat your cast iron skillet on the stove on medium heat. (This allows the pan to get hot!)
- For each halibut, melt 2 TB. of oil (or butter) and 1/2 tsp. chopped garlic clove.
- Dip halibut into the melted butter, and coat completely.
- Remove the halibut and place on a plate. Sprinkle each side generously with Old Bay seasoning.
- Melt 1 tsp. of butter or oil in the pan. Add the halibut, which should make the pan smoke.
- Cook halibut for a few minutes on each side until it's cooked all the way though.
- Finish off with fresh lemon juice.
- Enjoy!
I'd love to know your favorite ways to eat or prepare fish, and which fish is your favorite! I wouldn't say I'm 100% sold on the idea of loving fish...But, a little convincing never hurt anyone right?!