Description
Heavenly Halibut is a flavorful baked fish dish featuring tender halibut fillets topped with a creamy mixture of mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, and fresh lemon juice. This easy-to-make recipe delivers a golden, bubbly crust and pairs perfectly with steamed vegetables or roasted potatoes, making it a healthy and delicious main course option.
Ingredients
Scale
Fish
- 2 pounds halibut fillets
Topping
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish to prevent sticking, then place the halibut fillets inside in a single layer, ensuring even cooking.
- Make the topping mixture: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, grated Parmesan cheese, softened unsalted butter, fresh lemon juice, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Apply the topping: Spread the mayonnaise and Parmesan mixture evenly over the top of each halibut fillet, covering the surface completely to ensure a flavorful crust.
- Bake the halibut: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and the topping is golden and bubbly.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from oven and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving. Serve immediately alongside your choice of sides such as steamed vegetables or roasted potatoes.
Notes
- This dish pairs beautifully with steamed vegetables, roasted potatoes, or rice pilaf for a balanced meal.
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for half of the mayonnaise to reduce fat content while keeping creaminess.
- Ensure the fish fillets are of even thickness for consistent cooking.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor impact.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
