Baked Halibut with Lemon (Printable)

Light baked halibut with fresh lemon, herbs, and garlic for a flavorful and healthy meal.

# What You Need:

→ Fish

01 - 4 (6-ounce) skinless halibut fillets

→ Marinade & Seasoning

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
04 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
05 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish

09 - 1 lemon, thinly sliced
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
03 - Pat the halibut fillets dry using paper towels and place them in the prepared baking dish.
04 - Brush the marinade evenly over the halibut fillets and top each fillet with a couple of lemon slices.
05 - Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
06 - Remove from oven, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The fish stays tender and flaky without needing constant attention or complicated techniques.
  • It tastes bright and restaurant quality but uses ingredients you probably already have.
02 -
  • Overbaking halibut turns it dry and chalky, so start checking at 15 minutes and pull it the second it flakes.
  • If the fillets are uneven in thickness, tuck the thinner tail ends under so everything cooks evenly.
03 -
  • Let the fillets sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before baking so they cook more evenly.
  • If you want a golden top, switch the oven to broil for the last 2 minutes, but watch it closely so it doesn't burn.

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