Info on Halibut

Halibut feed on almost any animal they can fit into their mouths. Juvenile halibut feed on small crustaceans and other bottom dwelling organisms. Animals found in their stomachs include sand lance, octopus, crab, salmon, hermit crabs, lamprey, sculpin, cod, pollock, herring, flounder as well as other halibut. Halibut live at depths ranging from a few meters to hundreds of meters, and although they spend most of their time near the bottom, halibut may move up in the water column to feed. In most ecosystems the halibut is near the top of the marine food chain. In the North Pacific their common predators are the sea lion (Eumetopias jubatus), the orca (Orcinus orca), and the salmon shark.

Halibut are often broiled, deep-fried or grilled while fresh. Smoking is more difficult with halibut meat than it is with salmon, due to its ultra-low fat content. Eaten fresh, the meat has a clean taste and requires little seasoning. Halibut is noted for its dense and firm texture.
Halibut have historically been an important food source to Native Americans and Canadian First Nations and continue to be a key element to many coastal subsistence economies. Accommodating the competing interests of commercial, sport, and subsistence users is a challenge.
The Atlantic population is so depleted through overfishing that it may be declared an endangered species. According to Seafood Watch, consumers should avoid Atlantic halibut. Most halibut eaten on the East coast of the United States are from the Pacific.

Here s a good recipe for Southern-Grilled Halibut:

For the seasoning you will need:
– 1 1/2 cups paprika
– 3/4 cup sugar
– 3 tablespoons of onion powder.

For the halibut itself you will need:
– 1 tsp oregano
– 1 scallion
– 6 tbs of butter
– 1 tsp cayenne pepper
– 6 pieces of halibut
– Olive oil (for brushing)

In a bowl combine the halibut, oregano, butter, scallion and cayenne pepper. Add the seasoning to your halibut and brush with olive oil. Grill the halibut for 4 minutes on each side and enjoy.

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