I’m partial to preparing and cooking my own seafood recipes, after all, I’m working on my own seafood cookbook. There are times, like last night, I want to cook someone else’s seafood recipe. Especially, after a day of housecleaning and a late afternoon movie. I want an easy-to-prepare recipe with affordable ingredients that are in my pantry. If you’re thinking “Hey, SeafoodLady, why don’t you stop whining and go out to eat?”

Trust me on this one. I’d love to be able to do just that. If you are new to this blog or haven’t been here for several months, you should know that I moved to the middle of the country, far, far away from any type of fresh seafood. The restaurant scene in my little country town is dismal, too. The two closest cities, Evansville, IN (50 miles) and Nashville, TN (100 miles) aren’t an option on a Sunday when I want to relax after a long work week. I suspect you can relate to that one. But I digress.

I’m thrilled to write that such a recipe exists and works. Fast & Spicy Alaska Halibut, from Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute’s CookItFrozen App, was a perfect fit for me last night.

Elvis loved it, too. And he, great hubby that he is, added, “I like your recipe better.”

Thanks ASMI and Elvis.

(Recipe and Alaska Halibut courtesy of ASMI. Find out more about ASMI and download CookItFrozen App free.)

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

1 Tablespoon paprika

1-1/2 teaspoons each dried oregano and dried thyme

1 teaspoon each onion powder and garlic powder

1 teaspoon each black pepper and salt

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste

4 Alaska Halibut steaks or fillets (4 to 6 oz. each), fresh, thawed or frozen

1-1/2 Tablespoons butter, melted

 

Directions:

  • Preheat broiler/oven or grill to medium-high heat.
  • Mix together all dry seasoning ingredients until well combined.
  • Rinse any ice glaze from frozen Alaska Halibut under cold water; pat dry with paper towel. Place halibut on a spray-coated or foil-lined baking sheet. Brush butter onto top surfaces of halibut and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon seasoning mixture. (Note: For best results with frozen fish, cook halibut 4 minutes before adding butter and spices.)
  • Grill or broil halibut 5-7 inches from heat for 13 minutes for frozen halibut OR 8 minutes for fresh/thawed fish. Cook just until fish is opaque throughout.
  • Store remaining seasoning mixture in an airtight container for future use.

Nutrients per serving: 239 calories, 8g total fat, 4g saturated fat, 33% calories from fat, 66mg cholesterol, 36g protein, 3g carbohydrate, 1g fiber, 712mg sodium, 109mg calcium and 1g omega-3 fatty acids.