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Lemon Butter Baked Halibut

Halibut fillets baked on lemon slices and topped with a lemon-butter, garlic, and dill sauce.
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Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 4 halibut fillets6 ounces each
  • 1/2 teaspoonsalt
  • 1/4 teaspoonpepper
  • 1/2 teaspoondried dill
  • 1 tablespoonlemon juice
  • 2 tablespoonsbutter
  • 2 clovesgarlicminced
  • 1/2 largelemonsliced

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Paper Towels
  • Microwave-safe Bowl
  • Small Saucepan
  • Small Bowl
  • Baking Dish
  • Fork
  • Spoon

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C / 400°F.
  2. Pat the 4 halibut fillets (6 ounces each) dry with paper towels. Season both sides of each fillet with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon dried dill.
  3. Melt 2 tablespoons butter (in a small microwave-safe bowl for 15–30 seconds or in a small saucepan over low heat).
  4. In a small bowl, whisk the melted butter with 1 tablespoon lemon juice and the 2 cloves minced garlic until combined.
  5. Arrange the slices from 1/2 large lemon in the bottom of a small baking dish in a single layer. Place the seasoned halibut fillets on top of the lemon slices in a single layer.
  6. Drizzle the lemon-butter mixture evenly over the fillets.
  7. Bake uncovered for 12–15 minutes, until the fish is opaque throughout and flakes easily with a fork (or reaches 145°F / 63°C).
  8. Remove from the oven, spoon the pan juices over the fillets, let rest 1–2 minutes, and serve.

Notes

Notes
TO STORE:
Any leftovers can be placed in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to 3 days.
TO REHEAT:
Place in the oven at 200 C/400 F and gently heat through for a few minutes.
Air fryer method
: You’ll follow a similar process to my
air fryer cod
. Once the fish is seasoned, add the fillets to the air fryer basket and air fry at 200C/400F for 8 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Stovetop method:
Grease a large skillet or frying pan and place the seasoned fish fillets on top. Cook over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes per side.