Easy Baked Halibut
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this Easy Baked Halibut recipe, a quick and healthy option that’s bursting with fresh, zesty flavor. Tender halibut fillets are brushed with a fragrant mixture of olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and lemon zest, then seasoned with paprika, salt, and pepper for a perfectly balanced taste. Baked to flaky perfection in just 15 minutes, this recipe is as convenient as it is delicious. Garnished with fresh parsley for a vibrant finishing touch, it’s ideal for serving alongside steamed vegetables, fluffy rice, or a crisp green salad. Perfect for a light yet satisfying seafood dinner, this dish combines simplicity and elegance, making it a must-try for home cooks seeking quick dinner ideas, healthy baked fish recipes, or flavorful halibut dishes.
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 ounces each) Halibut fillets
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves (minced) Garlic
- 1 whole (juiced and zested) Lemon
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh parsley
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.
Step 2
Pat the halibut fillets dry with paper towels and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Step 4
Brush the olive oil mixture evenly over the halibut fillets, ensuring each fillet is well coated.
Step 5
Bake the halibut in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Step 6
Remove the halibut from the oven and let it rest for 2 minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Step 7
Serve warm with your choice of sides such as steamed vegetables, rice, or a fresh green salad.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (789.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1555.3 |
| Total Fat 45.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 7.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 408.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2777.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 9.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 1.8g | |
| Protein 246.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 4082.3IU | 0% |
| Calcium 101.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4507.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories