Baked Halibut with Herbs (Printable Version)

Light, flavorful halibut baked with herbs, lemon, and olive oil for a healthy, easy dinner.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Fish

01 - 4 skinless halibut fillets, approximately 6 oz each

→ Marinade & Seasoning

02 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
04 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
05 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
09 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
10 - ½ teaspoon sea salt
11 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish

12 - Lemon wedges, for serving
13 - Additional chopped fresh herbs (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Set the oven to 400°F and line a baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - Pat the halibut fillets dry with paper towels and arrange evenly in the prepared baking dish.
03 - Combine olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, parsley, dill, chives, thyme, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Whisk together thoroughly.
04 - Evenly spoon the herb mixture over each halibut fillet, ensuring full coverage.
05 - Bake the fillets in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and the flesh is opaque throughout.
06 - Remove the fish from the oven, allow it to rest for 2 minutes, then serve with lemon wedges and, if desired, extra chopped herbs.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • The whole thing comes together in under thirty minutes, leaving your kitchen calm instead of chaos.
  • Halibut stays buttery and tender when you don't overthink it, and these herbs make it taste like you've been cooking all day.
  • It's the kind of meal that feels elegant enough for company but easy enough for a regular Wednesday.
02 -
  • Halibut cooks faster than you think; checking it at the fifteen-minute mark has saved me from overcooked fish more times than I can count.
  • The difference between just-cooked and overdone is about ninety seconds, so set a timer and pay attention.
  • Fresh herbs added after cooking lose their brightness, so mix them into the oil before it hits the heat.
03 -
  • Let the fish sit at room temperature for five minutes before cooking—it'll bake more evenly and stay more tender.
  • Don't waste the herb-infused oil; tear some bread and drag it through what's left in the pan once everything's plated.

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