Air-Fryer Halibut with Lemon Thyme Butter Sauce
Indulge in the family-friendly simplicity and zest of our Air Fryer Halibut, perfectly paired with a lemon thyme butter sauce. It's a quick, anti-inflammatory meal that brings a splash of flavor to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Halibut
- 2 halibut filets 6-8 ounces each
- 1 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
Spice Mix
- 1 tsp paprika smoked or regular
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Butter Sauce
- 2 tbsp butter unsalted
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 sprig thyme
- 1 lemon zested
Instructions
- Pat the halibut filets dry with a paper towel. If your halibut has skin, use a sharp knife to remove it before cooking.2 halibut filets
- Mix together the seasonings/spices.1/4 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp paprika, 1/4 tsp onion powder, 1/4 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Brush the filets with olive oil on all sides, then coat with a tbsp of seasoning.1 tbsp olive oil
- Preheat the air fryer to 360˚F. Grease the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- Place the halibut in the air fryer. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until the internal temperature of the fish reaches 130°F (or your desired level of doneness).
- While the halibut is cooking, melt butter with garlic, lemon zest, and thyme in a small saucepan over medium high heat.2 tbsp butter, 1 clove garlic, 2 sprig thyme, 1 lemon
- Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, until the garlic is fragrant. Remove thyme sprig and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Remove the halibut and let it rest for 5 minutes. Top with thyme butter sauce and thyme.
Nutrition
Calories: 342kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 33gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 113mgSodium: 705mgPotassium: 868mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1091IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 1mg