Description
A simple, healthy, and delicious baked halibut recipe featuring a crispy lemon-herb panko crust. This oven-baked fish is moist, flaky, and ready in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 thick halibut fillets (1 to 1.5 inches thick)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon (zest and juice)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup dry white wine (optional, for deglazing)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and allow it to fully preheat for at least 10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, melted butter, olive oil, lemon zest, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until crumbs resemble wet sand.
- Pat halibut fillets dry with paper towels and place them in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Season the top of each fillet lightly with salt and pepper.
- Divide the breadcrumb mixture evenly among the fillets, pressing gently to adhere. Ensure every piece is covered.
- Bake in the center of the oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- While baking, squeeze the juice of half a lemon into a small cup.
- Once out of the oven, drizzle the fresh lemon juice over the hot fillets.
- Let the halibut rest for 2-3 minutes before serving immediately.
Notes
Ensure fillets are uniform in thickness for even cooking. Pat fish dry thoroughly to ensure the crust becomes crispy. Do not overcook, as halibut continues to cook slightly after removal from the oven. For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free panko or almond flour. For dairy-free, substitute butter with extra olive oil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with toppin
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 15
Keywords: baked halibut, easy fish recipe, healthy dinner, lemon herb fish, panko crust fish, weeknight dinner, gluten-free option, keto friendly