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4.4 from 286 votes

Baked Lemon Garlic Halibut

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By: Joanna Cismaru •9/19/22 77 Comments

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With this Baked Lemon Garlic Halibut, clean eating could not be easier. In 25 minutes you’ve got yourself a delicious piece of halibut fish baked to perfection in a lemon and garlic marinade. 

lemon garlic halibut topped with chopped tomatoes and parsley
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  • Ingredients You’ll Need
  • Can I Use A Fish Other Than Halibut?
  • How To Make Baked Lemon Garlic Halibut
  • How Important Is It To Marinate?
  • Make ahead
  • Leftovers
  • More Must Try Recipes:
  • Baked Lemon Garlic Halibut
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Notes
    • Nutrition Information
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I for one love a good seafood dish, whether it be white fish, dense flaky salmon, or plump juicy little shrimp. Even just the mention of Brazilian Shrimp Soup or Vietnamese Fish Tacos is enough to get my engine revving. If you feel the same way but are looking for something that is both tasty and simple, then this dish is for you!

This recipe is really simple, lots of lemon and garlic and I spiced it up a bit with some red pepper flakes and some smoked paprika, which gives it this beautiful color.

I find it easiest to bake my fish, though sometimes grilling it on a cedar plank is really nice as well. I let the fish marinate for about an hour, but anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours should be more than enough. You can then bake it for about 20 minutes until it’s nice and flaky, then all you have to do is garnish it with some parsley, some lemon wedges and I decided on some freshly chopped tomatoes.

It’s that easy! Whoever said that healthy meals can’t be whipped up in a flash has never tried my recipes before, clearly. But don’t take my word for it – try it out yourself.

Ingredients You’ll Need

lemon garlic halibut marinating in a baking dish, then freshly baked out of the oven
  • Olive oil – We want a nice neutral tasting oil to form the base of our marinade.
  • Lemon juice – Fresh lemon juice squeezed by hand! Believe me fresh isn’t just best, it’s necessary.
  • Spices – Smoked paprika and red pepper flakes.
  • Garlic – Use as much or little as you like.
  • Seasoning – Salt and pepper.
  • Herbs – Dried dill and chopped fresh parsley.
  • Fish – We’re using an entire Halibut filet today.
  • Tomato – Fresh and diced to be served on top of our finished dish.

Can I Use A Fish Other Than Halibut?

If you’re not a fan of Halibut or can’t find it in your grocery store then you can sub it for any number of these:

  • Tilapia
  • Cod
  • Turbot
  • Flounder
  • Fluke
overhead of a filet of lemon garlic halibut topped with chopped tomatoes and parsley

How To Make Baked Lemon Garlic Halibut

  1. Make the sauce: In a 9×13 inch casserole dish whisk together the first 8 ingredients.
  2. Marinate the fish: Place the halibut fillet in the casserole dish, then flip it over to get some of the marinade on both sides. You can also cut the halibut fillet into smaller individual pieces, if preferred. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate for about 30 minutes to 2 hours in the fridge.
  3. Preheat your oven: To 350 F degrees.
  4. Bake the fish: Remove the plastic wrap from the casserole dish and place the dish in the oven. Bake for 20 minutes or until cooked through. Serve immediately, garnished with some parsley and/or chopped tomatoes, if desired.

How Important Is It To Marinate?

Marinating is crucial! Not only does it allow that flavor to penetrate every bite of fish, but it also acts as a chemical tenderizer for our meat before we even take a bite. I let the fish marinate for about an hour, but anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours should be more than enough.

lemon garlic halibut topped with chopped tomatoes and parsley

Make ahead

You sure can! These components stored separately in airtight containers will keep for up to 3 days in the fridge. Unfortunately the components of this dish don’t freeze well so I don’t recommend making them that far in advance to freeze.

Leftovers

You can serve this awesome recipe with pretty much anything! Here are a few of my favorites:

  • Greek Salad
  • Classic Potato Salad
  • Mexican Street Corn Salad
  • Easy Tossed Salad
  • Mediterranean Orzo Salad
  • Mashed Potatoes

More Must Try Recipes:

  • Salmon with Dill Sauce and Roasted Baby Potatoes Sheet Pan Dinner
  • Blackened Fish Tacos with Mango and Avocado Salsa
  • Asian Glazed Salmon in Foil
  • Bruschetta Salmon
  • Fish and Chips

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4.39 from 286 votes

Baked Lemon Garlic Halibut

Prep 5 minutes
Cook 20 minutes
Total 25 minutes
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With this Baked Lemon Garlic Halibut, clean eating never got any easier. In 25 minutes you've got yourself a delicious piece of halibut fish baked to perfection in a lemon and garlic marinade. 
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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • ⅓ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 6 cloves garlic (minced)
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1 pound halibut fillet
  • 1 tomato (diced)
  • 2 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)

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Instructions 

  • In a 9×13 inch casserole dish whisk together the first 8 ingredients.
  • Place the halibut fillet in the casserole dish, then flip it over to get some of the marinade on both sides. You can also cut the halibut fillet into smaller individual pieces, if preferred. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate for about 30 minutes to 2 hours in the fridge.
  • Preheat your oven to 350 F degrees.
  • Remove the plastic wrap from the casserole dish and place the dish in the oven. Bake for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with some parsley and/or chopped tomatoes, if desired.

Notes

  1. Baking time should be adjusted based on the thickness of the halibut.
  2. You can use any type of white fish that you prefer, like tilapia for example.
  3. Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1servingCalories: 216kcal (11%)Carbohydrates: 4g (1%)Protein: 21g (42%)Fat: 12g (18%)Saturated Fat: 1g (6%)Cholesterol: 55mg (18%)Sodium: 667mg (29%)Potassium: 627mg (18%)Sugar: 1g (1%)Vitamin A: 825IU (17%)Vitamin C: 16mg (19%)Calcium: 26mg (3%)Iron: 0.7mg (4%)
© Author Joanna Cismaru

Notice: Nutrition is auto-calculated for your convenience. Where relevant, we recommend using your own nutrition calculations.

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Diane
Diane
Posted: 1 month ago

5 stars
Yum! Halibut is ridiculously expensive, but we splurged for Christmas eve. Made a pretty plate with green beans and tomato garnishing the white fish!

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carla
carla
Posted: 1 month ago

5 stars
Delicious recipe, one of our new family favorites!

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Marisa
Marisa
Posted: 1 year ago

5 stars
I love this recipe! It is quick, easy and delicious! This is my go to recipe!

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Ann Crouse
Ann Crouse
Posted: 1 year ago

This recipe was so quick, easy & absolutely delicious. My husband made sure there were no leftovers. 😊

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Joanna Cismaru
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Posted: 1 year ago

I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

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Diana Jinka
Diana Jinka
Posted: 1 year ago

3 stars
I thought the marinade was way to strong.Couldn’t taste the fish.

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Jo Cooks Team AMJ
Jo Cooks Team AMJ
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Posted: 1 year ago

You could try next time to let it sit in the marinade for less time. That might help ease up on the taste. Let us know how it turns out!

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KB
KB
Posted: 1 year ago

3 stars
Turned out ok but it was too much lemon for me (and I used less than the recipe called for even)

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Terilynn
Terilynn
Posted: 1 year ago

5 stars
I loved this so much. It was great!!! I will make this again

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Vivian Ott
Vivian Ott
Posted: 2 years ago

I’m new to your site … but was looking for an easy, flavorful recipe for fresh deep sea fish that my husband caught! From the comments, I think this will be a winner! Thanks!

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Jane
Jane
Posted: 2 years ago

5 stars
Tried this today and it was so good . I also used the same marinade for some scallops and then pan seared them and they were the most flavorful scallops I have ever eaten. Thanks for a wonderful recipe!

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Elena
Elena
Posted: 2 years ago

5 stars
I loved it! It’s full of flavor and will definitely become one of my favorite!

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Shanda Kennard
Shanda Kennard
Posted: 2 years ago

5 stars
Super Delicious 😋

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Carol
Carol
Posted: 2 years ago

5 stars
That recipe was wonderful. Delicious!!!

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Patrick
Patrick
Posted: 2 years ago

Best fish recipe ever!!!

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Ken
Ken
Posted: 2 years ago

5 stars
Terrific recipe. Incredibly flavorful and so easy. You need to really like a strong garlic flavor and in the future, I may try using one or two fewer cloves of garlic but either way, this is a winner!

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Melissa Barajas
Melissa Barajas
Posted: 2 years ago

5 stars
Even my pickiest eater was looking for seconds! Easy to follow, great flavor, I will definitely make this again.

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