Baked Halibut with Lemon Butter (Printable Version)

Tender halibut fillets baked to flaky perfection with a bright lemon butter topping.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fish

01 - 4 halibut fillets (6 oz each), skinless
02 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Lemon Butter Sauce

03 - 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
04 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
05 - 1 tsp lemon zest
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped

→ Garnish

08 - Lemon wedges, for serving
09 - Extra parsley, for garnish

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat your oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
02 - Pat the halibut fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
03 - Arrange the fillets in the prepared baking dish, leaving space between each.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, and chopped parsley.
05 - Spoon the lemon butter sauce evenly over the halibut fillets.
06 - Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is opaque in the center.
07 - Remove from the oven and let rest for 2 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • This fish dinner feels restaurant fancy but comes together in under 30 minutes with ingredients you probably have on hand
  • The lemon butter sauce creates an instant flavor boost that makes everyone think you spent way more effort than you actually did
02 -
  • Do not overcook halibut, it continues cooking slightly after leaving the oven and can turn rubbery if left too long
  • Room temperature fish will cook more evenly than cold from the fridge, so let it sit out for about 15 minutes before baking
03 -
  • Sprinkle a little extra lemon zest over the finished fish for a beautiful presentation and bright pop of flavor
  • Position your baking dish on the center rack for even heating, and rotate it halfway through baking if your oven has hot spots

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