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Perfect Butter-Basted Halibut Steaks Air Fryer Recipe

This simple air fryer halibut is perfect for the carnivore diet, featuring flaky fish basted in clarified butter for a rich, satisfying flavor.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Carnivore/Keto Fusion
Servings 2
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • 5-quart or larger air fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 2 halibut steaks about 6 oz each
  • 3 tbsp clarified butter or tallow
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
  • Season the halibut steaks: Lightly coat the halibut steaks with 2 tablespoons of melted clarified butter and season generously with salt.
  • Cook the halibut steaks: Place the halibut steaks in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 130°F and the fish is flaky and cooked through.
  • Baste with butter: In the last 2 minutes of cooking, baste the halibut steaks with the remaining 1 tablespoon of melted butter for added flavor and moisture.
  • Serve: Remove the halibut steaks from the air fryer and serve hot, with additional butter drizzled on top if desired.

Notes

Variations (Flexible Carnivore Diet):

  • Garlic Butter Halibut: Add garlic powder to the butter before basting for a garlicky twist.
  • Cheesy Halibut: Sprinkle shredded cheese on top in the last minute of cooking for a cheesy finish.

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcalProtein: 35gFat: 30g
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