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A serving of baked halibut fish with roasted broccolini and a few lemon slices.
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Garlic Butter Halibut Recipe

This halibut recipe makes tender, flaky fish baked in a buttery lemon garlic sauce - simple, juicy, and foolproof.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Freezer friendly: 2 Months
Shelf life: 3 Days
Servings: 5
Author: Samira

Ingredients

  • 5 halibut fillets (5–6 ounces each), skinless or skin-on
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic small, minced
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika sweet or smoked; add pinch red pepper flakes for mild heat
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons parsley finely chopped
  • lemon wedges for serving
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Lightly oil an oven-safe baking dish. Pat halibut fillets dry.
  • Whisk melted butter, olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Place fillets in dish and spoon sauce evenly over each piece.
  • Bake uncovered for 13–15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily and reaches 145°F (63°C) in the thickest part.
  • Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 688mg | Potassium: 797mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 740IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg