Baked Halibut with Garlic (Printable version)

Oven-baked halibut fillets flavored with garlic, lemon, and parsley for a light, flavorful main course.

# What you need:

→ Fish

01 - 4 skinless halibut fillets, 6 oz each

→ Marinade and Seasonings

02 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
05 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
07 - 1 teaspoon sea salt
08 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish

09 - Lemon wedges
10 - Additional fresh parsley

# How To:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a baking dish.
02 - Combine olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, chopped parsley, sea salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
03 - Pat halibut fillets dry with paper towels and place them in the prepared baking dish.
04 - Brush the garlic-herb mixture evenly over the top of each fillet.
05 - Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
06 - Remove from oven, garnish with additional parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It uses pantry staples you probably already have, so theres no hunting for specialty ingredients.
  • The oven does the work while you set the table or finish a side dish.
  • It tastes like a restaurant plate but comes together in under half an hour.
02 -
  • Dont skip drying the fillets, wet fish will steam instead of bake and the garlic wont adhere properly.
  • Check the thickest part of the fillet with a fork at 15 minutes, overbaking turns halibut rubbery fast.
03 -
  • Use a meat thermometer if youre nervous, halibut is done at 130°F to 135°F in the center.
  • Let the fish rest for a minute after baking so the juices settle back into the flesh instead of running onto the plate.

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