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Whiskey-Steamed Alaska Halibut

Whiskey-Steamed Alaska Halibut
"When you pair a deep oaky bottle of hooch with the legendary leviathan of Alaska, you get a subtle hint of the Angel’s share and a taste of the devil’s share – all with a supreme piece of fish."
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 5 to 6 oz halibut per serving

Ingredients

  • 4 Alaska Halibut fillets (5 to 6 oz. each), fresh, thawed or frozen
  • 2 cups whiskey    
  • Lettuce leaves, herbs, onion or citrus slices
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Nutrition Facts

Calories 164
Total Fat 4g
Saturated Fat 1g
Calories From Fat 23%
Cholesterol 102mg
Protein 29g
Carbohydrate 2.5g
Fiber 0g
Sodium 352mg
Calcium 28mg
Omega-3 Fatty Acids 960mg
Recipe courtesy of Alaska Chef Erik Slater

Instructions

  1. Step 1 Prepare halibut for cooking

    Bring about 1-inch of whiskey to a boil in a deep frying pan; turn off heat.  Place metal steamer basket in pan and open up sides.  Line the steamer with lettuce, herbs, onion or citrus slices (without covering all the holes) to keep seafood from sticking.  Rinse any ice glaze from frozen Alaska Halibut under cold water; place fillets in steamer.  

  2. Step 2 Cook halibut and serve

    Return whiskey to a boil.  Cover pan loosely and steam 5 to 7 minutes for frozen halibut or 4 to 5 minutes for fresh/thawed fish.  Cook just until seafood is opaque throughout.  Season with salt.

    Serve with roasted vegetables. 

Nutrition Facts

Calories 164
Total Fat 4g
Saturated Fat 1g
Calories From Fat 23%
Cholesterol 102mg
Protein 29g
Carbohydrate 2.5g
Fiber 0g
Sodium 352mg
Calcium 28mg
Omega-3 Fatty Acids 960mg
Recipe courtesy of Alaska Chef Erik Slater