Halibut Steaks Delivery or Pickup

Halibut is a type of fish that swims on the bottom of the ocean floor and has both eyes on the same side of its head. Its flesh is white, like most fish, and it has a mild, sweet flavor. Halibut is a popular option when ordering from the menu at your favorite seafood restaurant. But you can easily purchase this type of fish at the supermarket and prepare it yourself at home. When you eat halibut, you'll enjoy its many health benefits, as it's loaded with tons of the nutrients you need in your daily diet for optimum health.

As with other fish, halibut, including halibut steaks, is packed with omega-3 fatty acids. These fatty acids are key for brain and heart health. Halibut also contains selenium, an antioxidant that can help reduce cancer risk, and vitamins B12 and B3. This fish is a complete protein, which contains all nine essential proteins necessary for a healthy diet. Besides all of these health benefits, halibut is also a fish variety that's low in oil.

While many fish are sold as fillets, halibut is more often sold in steak form. The difference between a fillet and a steak where fish is concerned is that fillets are cuts of fish removed from the skin and the bone and cut lengthwise, whereas a fish steak is cut perpendicular and contains the bone as well as the flesh. 

Because a halibut steak has bone, it has more flavor than a fillet, similar to how a bone-in beef steak retains its flavor. Halibut is frequently cut into steaks due to its large size, as the fish can weigh anywhere from 10 to 500 pounds. The average halibut, however, is about 8 feet long and weighs between 40 and 60 pounds. This versatile fish can be prepared in several ways, and ordering yours through the Instacart app not only saves you time but also lets you focus on the cooking instead of on shopping!

Whether you like your fish steaks baked, roasted, or fried, you can find a great recipe that appeals to your palate when cooking halibut. One thing to keep in mind when you're cooking a halibut steak is that because this fish doesn't contain a lot of oil, it can dry out quickly. So, to keep your halibut steaks juicy, ensure you don't overcook them. 

No matter how you prepare this fish, it won't take long to cook. In fact, most of the cooking methods for halibut steaks only take about 10 minutes in addition to prep time. Even with prep time, you probably won't spend more than half an hour preparing your halibut steaks for the table. These meaty cuts of fish are great on the grill or in the oven. Try one of the following recipes if you're looking for a unique yet easy and delicious way to eat your halibut steaks:

It's best to get your halibut steaks fresh, but you can find frozen options if fresh halibut isn't available. You'll know your halibut steaks are done when the meat is white and flaky. It's overcooked if it appears dry and undercooked if it's too soft. Use the Instacart app to add this healthy fish to your cart, and an Instacart shopper will gladly deliver it right to your door within 24 hours!