Baked Halibut with Herbs and Butter (Printer-friendly)

Delicate halibut fillets oven-baked with fresh herbs, garlic, and rich butter for a tender, flavorful main dish ready in 30 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fish

01 - 4 halibut fillets (6 oz each), skinless

→ Butter & Oil

02 - 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
03 - 1 tbsp olive oil

→ Herbs & Aromatics

04 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
05 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
06 - 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 lemon, thinly sliced

→ Seasonings

09 - 1 tsp sea salt
10 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
11 - 1/2 tsp paprika (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F.
02 - Pat halibut fillets dry with paper towels and arrange in a lightly oiled baking dish.
03 - Combine melted butter, olive oil, parsley, dill, chives, and minced garlic in a small bowl, mixing thoroughly.
04 - Brush herb butter mixture generously over each halibut fillet, ensuring even coverage.
05 - Sprinkle fillets with sea salt, black pepper, and paprika if desired.
06 - Arrange lemon slices on top of and around the seasoned fish.
07 - Bake for 15–20 minutes until fish flakes easily with a fork and appears opaque throughout.
08 - Transfer to plates and spoon any remaining pan juices over the fillets before serving immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The herb butter creates an instant sauce that you'll want to spoon over every single bite
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like something from a proper restaurant
02 -
  • Overcooking is the enemy, so check the fish a couple minutes early and remember it keeps cooking after leaving the oven
  • The herb butter can be made ahead and kept in the fridge for up to a week
03 -
  • Let the fish rest for a few minutes after baking so the juices redistribute
  • Warm your serving plates in the oven while the fish cooks

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