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    Home » Kitchen Laughter Recipes Blog » Seafood

    Lemon Rosemary Halibut on a Cedar Plank

    Published: Jun 11, 2018 · Modified: Dec 7, 2020 by Jason C · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    One of my favorite recipes from the Pacific Northwest is Grilled Cedar Plank Halibut. It is extremely easy to make. The lemon and rosemary sprig are a match made in heaven!

    small halibut steaks on the cedar plank resting on the grill grate
    Nothing Beats this Classic Pacific Northwest Cedar Plank Halibut
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    1 🍲 Preparation
    2 🔥 Grilling Instructions
    3 🌡️ Temperature
    4 Lemon Rosemary Halibut on a Cedar Plank

    Yum, halibut!!! Halibut is one of those foods that we just adore and brings out seriously happy memories. Do you have one that creates a reaction like that for you? One of my favorite recipes for this delicious white fish is Grilled Lemon Rosemary Halibut on a Cedar Plank.

    Back in the late 1990’s, Jason was still active duty Coast Guard and traveled a lot. He had a “hardship trip” to Alaska – please note my sarcasm! His dad decided to meet him up there and they went out on a fishing charter boat to catch halibut! Have you ever seen a halibut Fresh out of the ocean? That is one ugly fish!!!

    They limited out pretty quickly and each of them pulled in fish over 100lbs.  He said it was like hauling up a barn door. The had a fish processor meet them at the dock, and the freshly caught halibut was packaged up and sent back home.

    I received an urgent call from Jason saying that I should to go to Sears and buy a deep freezer as he was shipping halibut back and we needed somewhere to store it. I still look at that freezer and think of packs and packs of halibut that arrived via FedEx!!

    He also warned me not to look at the credit card statement that month!  Yikes! But it was worth every penny.

    Grilled Lemon Rosemary Halibut on a Cedar Plank
    Grilled Lemon Rosemary Halibut on a Cedar Plank

    When I think back about that story, I question why we didn’t get the freezer before he left? We knew he was going fishing but we didn’t prepare for it.  It is one of my favorite memories!

    That was hands-down the best halibut we have ever ate! There was so much of it that we struggled eating all of it before we transferred. Towards the end, we were eating halibut almost every day!

    🍲 Preparation

    The marinade is extremely simple and uses ingredients that are most likely already in your kitchen. Add the marinade ingredients to a ziplock bag and add the small halibut steaks.  

    Plan ahead, as you’ll want the halibut to be cut small enough to fit on the cedar plank.  

    Grilled Lemon Rosemary Halibut on a Cedar Plank
    Gorgeous on the Cedar Plank

    🔥 Grilling Instructions

    Step One: Set the grill for direct heat at 350 degrees.  You really don’t want the grill to get too hot as you may actually burn the cedar plank.  A bit of char on it is ok, but you don’t want it to catch fire. ***Don’t ask me how I know this.***

    Step Two: Place the halibut on the soaked cedar plank and add the freshly sliced lemon and Rosemary sprig on top.

    Step Three: Grill the halibut for approximately 20 minutes or until it is fully cooked.

    Do yourself a favor and closely watch the price of your cedar planks. They are between $1 – $2 EACH unless you buy them in larger quantities.
    Grilled Lemon Rosemary Halibut on a Cedar Plank
    Halibut is Cooked Through

    🌡️ Temperature

    It is best to have the internal temperature of the halibut reach 145 degrees.  The meat will turn a nice opaque white color and will flake apart easily.

    Related Recipes

    Grilled Salmon – This classic Pacific Northwest recipe is made even better with the addition of lemon and brown sugar. The glaze will melt in your mouth!

    Smoked Salmon – Nothing in the world is better than a well prepared smoked salmon. With just a few steps, the brine and subsequent smoking will turn a delicious filet into a world-class meal.

    Grilled Lemon Rosemary Halibut on a Cedar Plank

    Lemon Rosemary Halibut on a Cedar Plank

    Lemon and Rosemary complement the mild halibut steak for this delicious grilled fish recipe. The cedar plank adds the flavor of the Pacific Northwest, and you'll be surprised how easy this is to make.
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Marinade Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes
    Servings: 2 people
    Calories: 155kcal
    Author: Jason

    Ingredients

    • 2 Halibut Steaks small
    • 2 Lemon Slices
    • 2 Rosemary fresh sprigs

    Marinade

    • 1/3 cup Olive Oil
    • 1/3 cup Lemon Juice
    • 2 tbsp Dijon Mustard
    • 1 tbsp Grated Lemon Zest
    • 2 Rosemary fresh, chopped
    • Salt and Pepper to taste

    Instructions

    Marinade

    • Add all marinade ingredients to a Ziploc bag and shake
    • Add in Halibut steaks
    • After 30 minutes of marinating, remove the Halibut

    Grill the Halibut

    • Place Halibut on a cedar plank and top with a lemon slice and rosemary sprig
      Grilled Lemon Rosemary Halibut on a Cedar Plank
    • With the grill set to 350 degrees on direct heat, add the cedar plank
    • Let cook for about 20 minutes or until the internal temperature is 145 degrees
      Grilled Lemon Rosemary Halibut on a Cedar Plank

    Nutrition

    Calories: 155kcal | Protein: 32g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 116mg | Potassium: 740mg | Vitamin A: 114IU | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg
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