Baked Halibut with Lemon Butter (Printable)
Tender halibut baked with a bright lemon butter sauce, ready in 30 minutes for an elegant yet effortless dinner.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fish
01 - 4 (6-ounce) halibut fillets
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Lemon Butter Sauce
04 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
06 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
→ Garnish
09 - Lemon slices (optional)
10 - Additional parsley, chopped (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a baking dish large enough to hold fillets in a single layer.
02 - Pat fillets dry with paper towels. Brush both sides with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper.
03 - Place seasoned fillets in prepared baking dish, ensuring even spacing.
04 - Whisk together melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, and chopped parsley until well combined.
05 - Pour lemon butter mixture evenly over halibut fillets, ensuring each piece is coated.
06 - Bake 15-20 minutes until fish flakes easily with fork and appears opaque throughout. Adjust time based on fillet thickness.
07 - Transfer baked halibut to serving plates. Spoon remaining baking dish sauce over top. Garnish with lemon slices and extra parsley if desired.
08 - Serve immediately while hot, accompanied by steamed vegetables, rice, or fresh salad.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It comes together in under thirty minutes without sacrificing flavor.
- The lemon butter sauce creates an instant gourmet finish that works on any white fish.
02 -
- Overcooking halibut makes it dry, so pull it out as soon as it flakes.
- Letting the fish rest for a minute helps it retain its juices before serving.
03 -
- A splash of white wine in the sauce adds a lovely depth of flavor.
- Place lemon slices directly on the fish while baking for extra infused citrus taste.