Easy Baked Halibut Recipe

Oven baked halibut and vegetables served on a white plate with the fork to the side on a wooden charger.

5 from 4 votes

Make this easy baked halibut recipe whenever you’re craving tender and delicious flaky fish. All you need is a sheet pan and 30-minutes to put this super flavorful meal on the table. Perfect for busy weeknights and easy entertaining!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free, Low Fat

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 256kcal

Author Kim Peterson

Equipment

Ingredients

1¾ pounds halibut, cut into 6 fillets about 5 ounces each
2 small zucchini, sliced into half moons
1 pint cherry tomatoes, about 10 ounces
1 large red onion, peeled and sliced into wedges
1 lemon , zest and juice
½ cup olive oil
2 garlic cloves, grated
¼ cup parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped with extra for garnish
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped with extra for garnish
1 teaspoon each of smoked paprika, oregano, and kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F.
Arrange halibut fillets on one half of an extra-large, rimmed baking sheet. Spread the zucchini, cherry tomatoes and onion wedges on the other half.
In a small bowl, whisk together lemon zest and juice, olive oil, garlic, parmesan, dill, parsley, paprika, oregano, salt and pepper.
Pour about ⅔ of the sauce mixture over the fish and brush to coat. Drizzle the remaining sauce over the vegetable and toss.
Bake until halibut is just opaque in the center and vegetables are tender but not too soft, about 15 minutes. If your fillets are less than 1 ½ inches thick, cook for less time.
When done, transfer halibut and vegetables to a serving platter or simply serve from the sheet pan. Garnish with extra fresh herbs and more parmesan, as desired. Enjoy!

Notes

Try to buy a large fillet of halibut you can cut into portions yourself to ensure even thickness for even cooking.
The halibut is perfectly cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 130-135 degrees F when using an instant-read thermometer.
See post for more Recipe Tips and Variations.

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