Baked Halibut – light and healthy halibut fish fillet and vegetables rubbed with a slightly bright, tangy, cheesy, and garlicky mixture. Guilt-free and delicious baked dinner ready in just 20 minutes from start to finish!
Whether you’re trying to add more fish to your post-holiday season diet or just merely looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, this Baked Halibut is the perfect answer.
It was my son who actually first requested for a fish dinner, or as he put it into words- “something new”. He’s definitely over with this holiday favorites Pernil (Puerto Rican Roast Pork) and Honey Baked Ham. Well, I can’t blame him. Even my tastebuds are also craving for something bright and light.
Good thing is I still have a couple of halibut fillets sitting in the freezer. These succulent fillets make a wonderful blank canvas to take on a tangy, bright, garlicky and cheesy flavor. It’s definitely a refreshing take on this Parmesan Crusted Tilapia which we also love.
What is Halibut?
This lean flatfish is a high-quality source of proteins and selenium, omega 3 fatty acids, niacin, and magnesium. Just like a tilapia, halibut has a mild and sweet-tasting flesh. Because of its milder flavor, it takes on pretty well with bolder seasonings like lemon juice. pesto and basil.
How to Cook Halibut?
Cooking halibut or any fish for that matter is actually easier when it is baked. I find that it retains more of its flakiness and juiciness when it is baked to perfection. All you have to do is season it, then pop it in the oven. And voila! Healthy dinner in just 20 minutes!
Other than baking, halibut can also be broiled, boiled, grilled, sauteed, poached or steamed. Hubby loves his steamed fish, tho. But be careful when cooking this kind of delicate fish; the meat dries out quickly so you shouldn’t take your eyes off of it.
How Long to Bake Halibut?
For this recipe, I baked my halibut fillets at a 425 F oven for about 6-7 minutes, then broil them for another 2-3 minutes for that nice pop of color. This results in tender and flaky fish meat with a nice crusty brown top.
Can I Use A Fish Other Than Halibut?
You sure can! If you don’t have halibut or not basically a fan of it, you can swap it for:
- tilapia
- cod
- flounder
- turbot
- striped bass
What to Serve with Baked Halibut?
I could make a long list of side dishes for this awesome fish recipe ’cause you can pair it actually just about anything. Here are a few of my favorites:
- Oven Roasted Red Potatoes
- Strawberry Spinach Salad
- Rice (Check out my Pilaf Rice HERE)
- Steamed veggies
More Healthy Fish Recipes To Try
How To Bake Halibut
Preheat oven to 425 F. Spray baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside. Pat dry Halibut with a paper towel to remove any excess water. Then season with salt and pepper and squeeze lemon juice all over the fish. Set in a baking pan or dish.
Do the same for tomatoes, and vegetables, if using any. Use a baking tray if using more vegetables. Bake Halibut for about 6 -7 minutes, depending on its thickness. Be careful; they bake up pretty fast. It will finish baking after you add the sauce.
While fish is baking, mix together butter, mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, creole seasoning, garlic, lemon zest, and basil in a small bowl. Thoroughly mix together.
Remove halibut from the oven and spread the Parmesan mixture over the top and sides of the fish. If desired, rub it on vegetables too. Return the fish and vegetables (if using any) back into the oven. Turn the oven to broil and cook for 2-3 minutes until the tops are lightly browned. Serve immediately with a low carb meal or serve with rice. Garnish with lemon slices.
Baked Halibut
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Ingredients
- 2-4 Halibut fillets
- 1/2 pound or fresh thin asparagus, trimmed (optional)
- 1/2 or more pint cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
- salt and pepper to taste
- ½ lemon
- 2 tablespoons butter , softened
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ -1 teaspoon creole seasoning
- 1 ½ tablespoon garlic , minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped basil
- lemon slices , (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 F. Spray baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
- Pat dry Halibut with a paper towel to remove any excess water. Then season with salt and pepper and squeeze lemon juice all over the fish. Set in a baking pan or dish.
- Do the same for tomatoes, and vegetables, if using any. Use a baking tray if using more vegetables.
- Bake Halibut for about 6 -7 minutes, depending on its thickness. Be careful; they bake up pretty fast. It will finish baking after you add the sauce.
- While fish is baking, mix together butter, mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, creole seasoning, garlic, lemon zest, and basil in a small bowl. Thoroughly mix together.
- Remove halibut from the oven and spread the Parmesan mixture over the top and sides of the fish. If desired, rub it on vegetables too.
- Return the fish and vegetables (if using any) back into the oven. Turn the oven to broil and cook for 2-3 minutes until the tops are lightly browned. Serve immediately with a low carb meal or serve with rice. Garnish with lemon slices.
Tips & Notes:
- You can replace halibut with tilapia, cod, flounder, turbot and striped bass.
- Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.
Nutrition Information:
D. Honey says
one of our all-time favorites, we have substituted brocolli, cauliflower & carrots, they take longer to cook so I start the vegies first and 15 mins later I add the halibut, yum!!!
Imma says
Amazing!!!!! That looks absolutely delicious!! Glad you loved it. Looking forward to you trying more of my recipes.
Sandra says
I have failed at cooking halibut more times that I would like to admit. This was my first success and my husband and I both thought it was a perfect dish!
imma africanbites says
Yaaay! I’m so glad you both like this. Thank you for the feedback, Sandra.
Angela Baker says
Fantastic! I didn’t have Creole seasoning so I used Caribbean Jerk seasoning. It turned out delicious. Going to keep this recipe to make again. Thank you!
Immaculate Bites says
Woohoo! Great substitute, Angela! Thank you for sharing 🙂
Brian says
Have to say that this was one of the best fish/veggie dishes that I have eaten! Outstanding. Followed the recipe exactly.
ImmaculateBites says
YESS! So happy to hear this .
Victoria says
Love love love! Used stripped bass. Added green beans. Served with rice! I also put the fish over lemon wedges for more zest! Best recipe!!
ImmaculateBites says
Aww..Thanks so much!
mikermeals says
Another successful recipe from Imma. Excellent!
Ariel says
This was fantastic, I paired it with your oven roasted red potatoes and my pans were scraped clean. AKA that were a 100% hit in my family. Thank you!!
ImmaculateBites says
Awesome!! I can almost hear the pans being scraped hahaha. Glad your family loved it :).
Jodi says
Im going to try this tonight with light butter and yogurt instead of mayo tonight. I’ll let you know how it turns out!
ImmaculateBites says
Awesome, Jodi! Looking forward to your feedback!
Adele Briw says
This was absolutely delicious!!!!
ImmaculateBites says
Fantastic!!! So thrilled this was a hit with you, Adele :)!
mikermeals says
Another amazing recipe!
Brenda Turner says
Sodium, cholesterol and saturated fats are high. Can this be made more healthier.
ImmaculateBites says
Yes, it can . Cut down on the butter , mayonnaise and cheese .