Halibut with Chipotle Compound Butter in Foil Packets

Halibut fillets are infused with the smoky heat of chipotle compound butter, then sealed in foil packets for a simple and delicious seafood dish. The foil packets help to steam the fish, locking in moisture and flavor. This recipe is perfect for a quick and flavorful meal, whether youre grilling outdoors or baking in the oven.

Ingredients:

• 4 halibut fillets 6 ounces each
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced
• 1 teaspoon adobo sauce
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 4 slices of lemon
• 4 sheets of aluminum foil about 12 inches each

Instructions:

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat or oven to 400F 200C

In a small bowl, combine softened butter, minced chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, minced garlic, and chopped cilantro

Mix until well combined

Place each halibut fillet on a separate sheet of aluminum foil

Season both sides with salt and black pepper

Divide the chipotle compound butter equally among the halibut fillets, spreading it evenly over the top of each fillet

Top each fillet with a slice of lemon

Fold the aluminum foil over the halibut to create sealed packets, ensuring there are no gaps for steam to escape

Place the foil packets on the grill or in the oven and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the halibut is opaque and flakes easily with a fork

Carefully open the foil packets watch out for steam and serve the halibut hot, directly from the packets