Baked Halibut is the perfect easy and healthy dinner. Follow the step-by-step instructions to enjoy flaky and crispy fish in just 25 minutes.
Try Oven Baked Salmon, Roasted Shrimp, and Salmon Burgers next time to incorporate seafood in your weekly recipe rotation.
Sabrina’s Baked Halibut Recipe
When it comes to planning weeknight dinners, finding something that’s easy, tasty, and healthy can feel like an impossible task. Enter Baked Halibut. This fish is an excellent source of protein, and it has a mild flavor that even picky eaters will be able to enjoy. As it bakes, the topping turns golden and crisp, while keeping the fish flaky and tender inside. Serve this with classic dinner side dishes like Roasted Green Beans, and Garlic Butter Roasted Potatoes. I’ve included tips and variations below on how to make the best baked fish ever.
Ingredients
- 4 halibut filets , about 6 ounces each
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 lemon , cut into wedges
- 2 tablespoons parsley , minced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Season halibut with salt, black pepper, garlic powder and paprika.
- In a small bowl mix the grated parmesan cheese and flour together.
- Dredge halibut filets in the flour mixture, pressing gently to ensure they're well coated.
- Drizzle with olive oil.
- Add fish to the baking sheet and cook for 13 minutes.
- Remove from the pan, serve with lemon wedges and garnish with parsley.
Nutrition
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Chef’s Note
To make sure the breading turns out perfectly crisp, pat the fish filets dry with a paper towel before adding the seasoning and breading. Removing the excess moisture will help the flour stick to the surface and keep it from becoming soggy. And to keep the fish from drying out, drizzle the fish with a light layer of olive oil.
Can this be made ahead of time?
Yes. You can bake halibut ahead of time, then keep the precooked fish in the fridge or freezer. This is a great meal-prep option if you want to use the fish for a healthy lunch throughout the week. Store the fillets in serving-sized containers, and defrost and reheat one at a time for single-serving meals.
How to Store
- Store: You can keep leftover fish fresh in the fridge. First, wait for the Baked Halibut to cool to room temperature (but be sure not to leave it sitting out for more than 2 hours). Then, store the baked fish recipe in a covered container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- Reheat: To reheat leftover fish, preheat your oven temperature to 275 degrees. Then, place the leftover halibut on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Add a splash of water and tent with foil to keep the fish from drying out. Then reheat in the oven for 10-15 minutes.
- Freeze: You can also keep cooked fish in the freezer for a longer storage option. Place the leftover fish in a freezer bag or another freezer-safe airtight container, and then place it in the freezer. The frozen fish can keep well for up to 3 months. Let the recipe thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating in the oven.
Variations
- Seasonings: You can incorporate new flavors into this seafood dish by seasoning the halibut with onion powder, red pepper flakes, dried parsley, oregano, or other delicious options according to your taste.
- Garlic Butter Halibut: Another way to enhance the flavor of halibut is to add fresh garlic to the recipe. Skip the garlic powder in the seasoning blend, and instead add garlic cloves to the recipe. Combine 1 tablespoon melted butter with 2 minced garlic cloves and the original spices in the recipe. Then pour the mixture over the halibut to season, and bake as usual.
- Bread crumbs: For a thicker outer layer, you can dredge the fish in crispy breadcrumbs. Mix together parmesan cheese and panko breadcrumbs. Then gently press the breadcrumb and parmesan mixture into the fish filets before baking.
