Description
This Easy Baked Halibut features tender halibut fillets topped with a creamy lemon herb mixture of mayonnaise, fresh herbs, shallot, and Dijon mustard. It bakes quickly for a moist, flavorful seafood dinner that feels both simple and elegant.
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 1 shallot, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons chives, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 4 halibut fillets
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish.
- Pat halibut dry and arrange in the dish.
- Mix mayonnaise, shallot, lemon juice, parsley, chives, and Dijon mustard.
- Season mixture with salt and pepper.
- Spread evenly over halibut fillets.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until fish is opaque and flakes easily.
- Rest 2 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Choose fillets of similar thickness for even cooking.
- Avoid overbaking to keep halibut tender.
- Add lemon zest to brighten the flavor.
- A quick broil in the last minute can lightly brown the topping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes