Grilled Halibut with Tarragon Beurre Blanc

Gluten Free
Health score
16%
Grilled Halibut with Tarragon Beurre Blanc
13 min.
4
283kcal

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Discover the delightful symphony of flavors in this Grilled Halibut with Tarragon Beurre Blanc, a dish that is not only exquisite but also gluten-free! Perfectly suited for a quick lunch or an elegant dinner, this recipe promises to elevate your culinary repertoire in just 13 minutes. The star of the dish, halibut, is a wonderfully flaky fish that cooks beautifully on the grill, delivering a tender texture and a mild, buttery flavor that pairs harmoniously with the aromatic tarragon sauce.

The secret lies in the exquisite tarragon beurre blanc—a classic French sauce that adds depth and richness to the dish. Made simply with dry white wine, shallots, and creamy butter, this sauce is elevated by the addition of fresh tarragon, offering a fragrant, herbaceous note that rounds out the meal perfectly. Serve alongside vibrant asparagus drizzled with lemon and topped with pecorino, as well as rosemary-garlic roasted potatoes, and you have a complete, satisfying meal that looks as beautiful as it tastes.

With a caloric breakdown that leans heavily towards protein, this dish not only satisfies your taste buds but also supports your healthy eating goals. Whether you are hosting guests or treating yourself to a special night in, this Grilled Halibut with Tarragon Beurre Blanc will surely impress with its combination of simplicity and sophistication.

Ingredients

  • servings asparagus with lemon and pecorino
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • 0.5 teaspoon peppercorns whole black
  • tablespoons butter cut into small pieces
  • 0.7 cup cooking wine dry white
  • teaspoon tarragon fresh chopped
  • 24 ounce pacific halibut filets 
  • 0.3 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • servings rosemary-garlic roasted potatoes 
  • 0.3 cup shallots chopped
  • large tarragon sprigs 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • whisk
  • sieve
  • measuring cup
  • grill pan

Directions

  1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a small heavy saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Cook until liquid is reduced to 2 tablespoons (about 9 minutes).
  2. Remove from heat; strain through a fine sieve over a measuring cup, pressing mixture to release liquid. Discard solids. Return liquid to pan.
  3. Add butter, 1 piece at a time, stirring with a whisk until butter is incorporated. Stir in tarragon.
  4. Sprinkle fish evenly with salt and ground pepper.
  5. Heat a large grill pan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray.
  6. Add fish to pan; cook 5 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness.
  7. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Calories283kcal
Protein52.08%
Fat39.15%
Carbs8.77%

Properties

Glycemic Index
102.75
Glycemic Load
1.43
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
20.163912970087%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.02mg
Catechin
0.31mg
Epicatechin
0.22mg
Hesperetin
0.16mg
Naringenin
0.15mg
Isorhamnetin
0.06mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
0.21mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:282.83kcal
14.14%
Fat:10.9g
16.77%
Saturated Fat:5.93g
37.05%
Carbohydrates:5.5g
1.83%
Net Carbohydrates:4.69g
1.71%
Sugar:1.61g
1.79%
Cholesterol:105.92mg
35.31%
Sodium:333.58mg
14.5%
Alcohol:4.12g
100%
Alcohol %:2.16%
100%
Protein:32.64g
65.27%
Selenium:78.41µg
112.02%
Vitamin B3:11.28mg
56.39%
Vitamin B6:1.07mg
53.38%
Vitamin D:7.99µg
53.3%
Phosphorus:429.33mg
42.93%
Vitamin B12:1.89µg
31.48%
Potassium:873.48mg
24.96%
Manganese:0.33mg
16.33%
Magnesium:51.96mg
12.99%
Vitamin E:1.31mg
8.72%
Vitamin A:430.47IU
8.61%
Folate:29.62µg
7.4%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.14%
Vitamin B5:0.69mg
6.86%
Iron:1.02mg
5.68%
Zinc:0.82mg
5.44%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.87%
Calcium:43.64mg
4.36%
Copper:0.08mg
4.02%
Vitamin C:2.67mg
3.24%
Fiber:0.8g
3.21%
Vitamin K:2.59µg
2.46%
Source:My Recipes