How to Smoke Halibut? – Delicious and Easy Recipe

Halibut is a large flatfish who can weigh almost 500 pounds.

You will find this fish in the cold waters of the Pacific and North Atlantic. They live for up to 40 years in a depth of 100 to 900 feet.

If they are smaller in size, then they are called “chickens” and if they are large ones then they are known as “barn door”.

You will find most of the Pacific Halibut in the United States and Canada.  Pacific halibut is what is usually caught today because Atlantic Halibut has endangered status due to overfishing.

In this article, we will give you a detailed review and recipe for the smoked halibut fish.

We will also describe in detail the health benefits and the nutrition of halibut fish. Smoked halibut will give you a sweet flavor with a snow-white flaky texture. 

So if you want fantastic table fare, then it will not disappoint you. It needs proper attention to give the most delicious result.

It requires a small amount of time in the electric smoker as it has low oil content and fats. 

If you have the right wood, tools, and some patience then it will become very easy for you to cook it.

In this article, we will provide you all the information about smoked halibut fishAll you have to do is to read the article carefully.

What to Look For When Purchasing This Fish?

Purchasing This Fish

When you go to the market to buy this halibut fish, first of all, you have to choose the freshest and the highest quality of the meat available.

This halibut fish should not be having any unpleasant or stinky odor. When you touch it should be firm. 

Some other things  which you should look for is that its fins should be intact and the eyes should be clear.

Moreover, the gills of this large halibut fish should also be bright red. These things are very important to note.

You must keep in mind that it is essential that you choose a perfect fillet of halibut fish.

If you are buying only the fillets of this fish then you must pay great attention to its color.

You must always choose the flesh which doesn’t have discoloration.

Nutrition of the Halibut Fish:

Nutrition of the Halibut Fish

We will also describe in detail all the nutritional information which you get from this smoked halibut fish.

There is a complete list of all the important nutritional information which Atlantic or Pacific halibut contains.

This nutritional information is:

  •         Calories – 223 cal
  •         Phosphorus – 453 milligrams
  •         Vitamin B12 – 2.2 micrograms
  •         Vitamin A – 285 international units
  •         Thiamine – 0.1 milligram
  •         Folate – 22.3 micrograms
  •         Iron – 1.7 milligrams
  •         Riboflavin – 0.1 milligram
  •         Protein – 42.2 g
  •         Fat – 4.7 g
  •         Vitamin B6 – 0.6 milligram
  •         Calcium – 95.4 milligrams
  •         Magnesium – 170 milligrams
  •         Potassium – 916 milligrams
  •         Omega – 3 fatty acids – 1064 milligrams
  •         Omega – 6 fatty acids – 60.4 milligrams
  •         Some manganese and copper

Smoked Halibut Recipe:

Smoked Halibut Recipe

Now coming towards their recipe of this delicious smoked halibut fish. first of all, we will give you all the ingredients which are required to cook this fish.

Ingredients:

  • ¼ cup of Granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup of Brown sugar
  • one teaspoon Ground coriander
  • ½ cup of Kosher salt 
  • 2 lbs Fresh halibut

Process:

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Now:  Coming towards the complete process of smoked halibut fish. We will give you a step by step process.

You have to follow all these steps in sequence.

Step #1:

First of all, you have to wash the fish thoroughly with distilled water.

Then pat your fish dry with a paper towel.

Step #2:

Then leave your fish to dry for about 10 minutes at room temperature.

Step #3:

The next step is to place the meat into the plastic bag which can be sealed after pouring the marinade over it.

You must have enough of this bag so that you can cover all the fish efficiently.

All the air inside the bag should be pressed out to have good sealing.

Step #4:

Then keep this plastic bag for almost 3 to 4 hours in your fridge.

While you are keeping this bag in the fridge you must also ensure that you turn it over.

A couple of times so that the marinade has covered all the surface of the fillets.

Step #5:

After 3 to 4 hours take the fish out of the bag and rinse it. Then dry it and place it in the fridge for another hour.

Step #6:

While your fishes in the fridge you pour the water and put the wood chips in a bowl.

And then leave them for almost 30 minutes to soak.

Step #7:

Spray oil on the grill of the electric smoker to ensure that your meat didn’t stick with it.

Step #8:

Then place the fish on the racks of the unit with its skin side down and set up the smoker to 215 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step #9:

Then you have to smoke the fish for almost two hours till the time the internal temperature reaches 140 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step #10:

When your fish is cooked well enough then you can refrigerate it or serve it immediately.

It depends upon your liking whether you want refrigerated or a fish and hot fish.

But you must keep in mind that you must eat it within 2 to 3 days.

You will spoil your smoked halibut fish if you keep it longer than 2-3 days.

I hope that you will love this delicious smoked halibut.

Health Benefits of Halibut:

Health Benefits of Halibut1

You must know that this smoked halibut fish has high nutritional value because of the significant amounts of nutrients like vitamin B6, vitamin B12, magnesium, potassium, and all the other vitamins that are essential to our health.

Moreover, smoked halibut has a protective effect against diseases like childhood asthma, age-related cognitive decline, cancer, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism.

It can also reduce the risk of leukemia. So it seems that it is a very beneficial diet for us.

Conclusion:

This is one of the most fantastic meals that you can serve to your family and friends.

It has a very easy and delicious recipe. Moreover, the health benefits of smoked halibut are also enormous.

So you should try this smoked halibut once at home and I am sure that you will crave more.

We have tried our best to cover all the aspects. Yet, if something is left, do ask.