Lemon Halibut
Brighten up your dinner table with this elegant and flavorful Lemon Halibut recipe, a must-try for seafood lovers and healthy meal enthusiasts alike. Featuring tender, flaky halibut fillets infused with the zesty vibrance of fresh lemon juice and zest, this dish is perfectly balanced with the richness of butter and aromatic garlic. A light crust of paprika and black pepper highlights the fish's natural flavors, while a quick sear creates a golden exterior before a final oven bake ensures succulent perfection. Ready in just 25 minutes, this high-protein, low-carb recipe pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables or a crisp salad, making it the ultimate choice for a quick yet sophisticated weeknight dinner.
Smart Nutrition Tracking with SnapCalorie
Explore More
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Halibut fillets
- 2 whole Lemon
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons Paprika
- 2 tablespoons Butter
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Rinse the halibut fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
Zest one lemon and juice both lemons into separate bowls. Set aside the zest and juice.
In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of olive oil, the lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
Brush the mixture evenly over both sides of the halibut fillets.
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
Once the oil is hot, sear the halibut fillets for 2-3 minutes on one side until golden brown. Flip the fillets carefully and sear for another 2 minutes.
Dot the fillets with small pieces of butter and sprinkle the lemon zest on top.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
While the fish is baking, finely chop the parsley.
Once the halibut is done, remove it from the oven, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
478 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.4 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 118 mg | 39% | |
| Sodium | 632 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.6 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.5 g | ||
| Protein | 62.1 g | 124% | |
| Vitamin D | 25.6 mcg | 128% | |
| Calcium | 39 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 1179 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
