Baked Halibut with Garlic Butter (Printable)

Tender halibut fillets baked in fragrant garlic butter sauce for an elegant, healthy dinner ready in 30 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fish

01 - 4 halibut fillets (6 oz each), skinless and boneless

→ Garlic Butter Sauce

02 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
03 - 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
04 - 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
05 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
06 - 1 tsp lemon zest
07 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
08 - 1/2 tsp salt
09 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish

10 - Lemon wedges
11 - Additional chopped parsley

# Step-by-step:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease with olive oil.
02 - Place halibut fillets in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, salt, and black pepper.
04 - Spoon the garlic butter sauce evenly over each halibut fillet.
05 - Bake for 15–20 minutes until fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Internal temperature should reach 135–140°F.
06 - Garnish with lemon wedges and extra parsley if desired. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The garlic butter sauce transforms mild halibut into something restaurant worthy in under thirty minutes
  • Its one of those rare healthy dishes that feels indulgent enough for date night
02 -
  • Overbaking is the tragedy that ruins halibut, so check for doneness a minute early rather than a minute late
  • The fish continues cooking after you pull it from the oven, so remove it when it looks slightly underdone in the center
03 -
  • Let the fish come to room temperature for fifteen minutes before cooking for even results
  • Pat the fillets completely dry before adding the sauce or the butter wont adhere properly

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