Description
This Air Fryer Halibut with Chimichurri Sauce is a quick and flavorful seafood dish perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner. The halibut fillets are seasoned and air-fried to perfection, then topped with a vibrant and fresh basil-based chimichurri sauce that adds a zesty, aromatic punch.
Ingredients
Halibut
- 4 halibut fillets, 5 oz each (thawed if previously frozen)
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Basil Chimichurri Sauce
- 1 cup packed basil leaves
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes
Instructions
- Make the Basil Chimichurri Sauce: Place all ingredients for the chimichurri sauce—basil leaves, extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic cloves, sea salt, oregano, black pepper, and red chili flakes—into a food processor. Process until the basil leaves are finely chopped and the mixture is well combined but still slightly textured.
- Prepare the Halibut: Season each halibut fillet on both sides with sea salt and black pepper. Brush some of the prepared chimichurri sauce evenly over the fillets to infuse flavor before cooking.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 360°F (182°C) and allow it to preheat for a few minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Cook the Halibut: Place the seasoned and sauced halibut fillets in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry for 8-10 minutes, or until the fish reaches an internal temperature of 135-140°F (57-60°C), indicating it is perfectly cooked and flaky.
- Serve: Carefully remove the halibut from the air fryer. Serve immediately topped with additional chimichurri sauce for extra flavor and freshness.
Notes
- Ensure the halibut is completely thawed before cooking for even results.
- You can adjust the amount of red chili flakes in the sauce according to your spice preference.
- If you don’t have a food processor, finely chop the ingredients for the chimichurri and whisk together.
- Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the fish for perfectly cooked halibut.
- Leftover chimichurri sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
