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Halibut with red onion in a glossy soy-ginger sauce, finished with cilantro and served over rice with lime wedges.

Halibut with Cilantro & Lime

A short lime bath brightens the halibut before it hits the skillet. The soy-ginger sauce thickens around the tender pieces, leaving a glossy finish with a fresh cilantro lift.

By Betty Lou Gardner25 minUpdated 2026-08-25

Tender pieces of halibut cook quickly with red onion and garlic, then get coated in a savory soy-ginger glaze and finished with fresh cilantro. Served over rice with lime wedges, this is an easy weeknight seafood dish that still feels fresh and satisfying.

Betty Lou Gardner in a family archival photograph

Granny’s Kitchen Notes

From Betty Lou Gardner

I cut the fish pieces about the same size or the little ones finish too soon. I put the cilantro in after the heat is off. I squeeze extra lime over the rice. Not much is left in the skillet when this one is done.

How to Make Halibut with Cilantro & Lime

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Even 1-inch pieces of raw halibut lightly coated with fresh lime juice in a mixing bowl.
01

Prepare the Fish

Toss the evenly cut halibut pieces with fresh lime juice and let them stand briefly while preparing the sauce.

Soy sauce, cornstarch, and minced fresh ginger whisked smooth in a small bowl.
02

Mix the Sauce

Whisk low-sodium soy sauce, cornstarch, and fresh ginger until completely smooth.

Thinly sliced red onion and minced garlic softening in a lightly oiled wok.
03

Cook the Aromatics

Sauté red onion and garlic over medium heat until fragrant and slightly softened but not browned.

Pieces of halibut cooking gently with red onion and garlic in a wok.
04

Cook the Halibut

Add the fish and cook gently, turning carefully, until it is mostly opaque.

Halibut and red onion in a glossy soy-ginger sauce, finished with chopped cilantro in a wok.
05

Finish with Cilantro

Add the sauce, cook just until glossy and lightly thickened, then remove the skillet from the heat and fold in fresh cilantro.

Halibut with red onion in a glossy soy-ginger sauce, finished with cilantro and served over rice with lime wedges.

Halibut with Cilantro & Lime

A short lime bath brightens the halibut before it hits the skillet. The soy-ginger sauce thickens around the tender pieces, leaving a glossy finish with a fresh cilantro lift.

By Betty Lou Gardner

Prep15 minCook10 minTotal25 minDifficultyEasy
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Ingredients

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Halibut & Sauce

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Instructions

  1. 16 oz halibut, 2 tbsp lime juice
  2. ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tsp cornstarch, ½ tsp ginger
  3. 1 tsp oil, ½ cup red onion, 2 garlic cloves
  4. 16 oz halibut
  5. sauce mixture, ¼ cup cilantro, lime wedges

Serving Suggestions

Nutrition (Approximate Per Serving)

Yield

4 servings — Serving size: About 4 ounces halibut with sauce

Calories
140
Carbohydrates
4 g
Protein
23 g
Fat
2.5 g
Saturated Fat
0.4 g
Cholesterol
60 mg
Sodium
650 mg
Fiber
0.4 g
Total Sugars
0.8 g

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