Parmesan Crusted Baked Halibut Recipe – Baked halibut with asparagus is the perfect meal when you want something light and healthy. Because halibut fillet takes on seasoning so well, it only needs a nice crust of grated parmesan, fresh garlic, paprika, pepper, and parsley before simply being placed onto a baking sheet with fresh asparagus and baked for 15 minutes. This baked fish recipe is low-carb, keto-friendly and gluten-free. Enjoy!
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Ingredients list for the Parmesan Crusted Baked Halibut Recipe
- 1 large (1 1/2 pound – 650g) halibut fillet
- 1 or 2 bunch asparagus
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, for serving
- Lemon slices, for serving
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How to bake halibut fillets
It’s best to slightly undercook the halibut rather than overcook it. Halibut is not a very fat fish so it can dry out more quickly than, say, salmon. But good news, the parmesan crust acts as a coating to prevent overcooking the fish! In a short 15 minutes, you’ll have a crispy halibut fillet ready to serve with its side of roasted asparagus! Preheat your oven to 400ºF (200ºC). Combine parmesan and spices in a small bowl. Arrange fish and asparagus in a sheet pan, then after drizzling wot olive oil, sprinkle the fish fillet with the parmesan mixture, pressing into the flesh with your fingers. Bake in the hot oven for 15 minutes, garnish and you’re ready to serve!
Photo credit: © Eatwell101.comArrange the halibut fillet to the center of your sheet pan and surround with trimmed asparagus. If your asparagus is very thick, you can peel off some of the stem using a vegetable peeler, or blanch in boiling water for 2 minutes then soak in an ice bath before roasting.
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Combine the parmesan and spices in a bowl or shallow plate. Grate parmesan coarsely so the cheese with crisp up and make a nice crust covering the fish.
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Sprinkle the parmesan crust over the halibut fish, and use any leftover to sprinkle over the asparagus. Transfer to teh oven at 400ºF (200ºC) for about 15 minutes or more, depending on the thickness of your halibut fillet.
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Directions
1. To bake the halibut fillet: Preheat the oven to 400ºF (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
2. In a shallow plate, mix together the Parmesan, garlic, paprika, parsley, salt, and pepper.
3. Arrange the halibut fillet on the center of the baking sheet and place trimmed asparagus around the fish. Drizzle the halibut filet with olive oil, then sprinkle the cheese mixture over the halibut, pressing it in lightly with your fingers. Season asparagus with salt, pepper, any leftover cheese mixture.
4. Bake until the fish is opaque in the thickest part, about 15 minutes. You can crisp up the parmesan crust for 1 minute under the broiler if you like. Serve the baked halibut with lemon slices.
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How to buy halibut
You can usually find halibut fillets all year round at you local grocery store. Peak season for wild caught Pacific halibut runs from March through October. Look for fish with a firm flesh that’s white, translucent, and glistening. Avoid any halibut fillets with discoloration, dark spots, yellowish edges, and that smell “fishy”.
Can we use frozen halibut fillets?
Yes, you can! Frozen halibut is very healthy because freezing preserves all its nutrients and freshness. Thaw overnight in your refrigerator and cook the next day!
How to keep the parmesan crusted baked halibut leftovers?
Place baked halibut fillets leftovers in an airtight container and store for up to 2 days in the refrigerator. If you want to freeze the bake halibut, use a freezer-safe bag or container and store for up to 1 month in the freezer. Reheat the halibut in the oven for about 10 minutes at 350ºF (180ºC). You can also reheat the baked halibut by broiling it in the oven for a few minutes.
More easy baked fish recipes
- Baked Salmon in Foil with Asparagus and Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce
- Lemon Garlic Baked Cod
- Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner
- Sheet-Pan Chili-Lime Tilapia with Veggies
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