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baked lemon butter halibut recipe

Baked Lemon Butter Halibut Recipe – Quick & Delicious

Join me for a delicious baked lemon butter halibut recipe with capers and herbs. This dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner!

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 halibut fillets (about 6 oz each or 170 g)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (56 g)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a small bowl, combine melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, capers, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  3. Place halibut fillets in a baking dish and pour the lemon butter mixture over them.
  4. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
  5. Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley if desired.

Notes

  • Serve it with a side of steamed vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
  • Feel free to substitute halibut with another white fish like cod or tilapia.
  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sodium: 420 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Protein: 18 g
  • Cholesterol: 65 mg

Keywords: baked halibut, lemon butter, quick dinner