Baked Halibut Recipe
This baked halibut recipe is tender, flaky, and cooked in a rich garlic tomato butter sauce. Itโs an easy, elevated dinner made with simple ingredients and ready in under 45 minutes.
Ingredients
- 6 garlic cloves minced
- 1 shallot finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil plus extra for drizzling
- 2 ยฝ cups cherry tomatoes
- ยฝ cup chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons salted butter cubed
- 3 tablespoons fresh flat leaf parsley chopped, plus extra for garnish
- 1.5 lbs fresh halibut
- 1/2 large lemon freshly squeezed
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set your oven to 400ยฐF.
- Sautรฉ: In a medium saucepan or skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add the shallot and sautรฉ until soft and fragrant, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic during the last minute and stir often so it doesnโt burn.
- Simmer: Add the cherry tomatoes, chicken broth, and ยฝ teaspoon salt. Simmer uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to break down and most of the liquid has evaporated.
- Finish Sauce: Remove from the heat and stir in the cubed butter and chopped parsley until melted and well combined.
- Prepare Fish: Pat the halibut dry with paper towel and place it in a 9ร9 baking dish.
- Season: Season the halibut with salt and pepper, then drizzle very lightly with olive oil and fresh lemon juice. Flip each piece to coat both sides, then turn presentation side up.
- Add Sauce: Spoon the garlic tomato butter sauce evenly over the halibut.
- Bake: Cover the baking dish tightly with foil and bake for about 20 minutes, or until the halibut flakes easily with a fork. Baking time will depend on the thickness of the fish.
- Serve: Garnish with extra fresh parsley and serve warm.
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