If you’re looking for a quick, elegant, and absolutely delicious seafood dinner, this Garlic Butter Halibut Bake is the ultimate choice! Big, tender halibut fillets are baked to perfection in a rich garlic butter sauce, then topped with a golden, bubbly parmesan crust that locks in all the juices. It’s flaky, rich, and feels like a restaurant-quality meal, yet it comes together in just a few simple steps. Perfectly comforting and packed with savory flavor, this dish is bound to become a favorite for busy weeknights or special weekend dinners.
Ingredients
- 4 large halibut fillets
- 1/2 cup garlic butter sauce
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
How to Make Garlic Butter Halibut Bake
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish with a little butter or cooking spray.
- Season the Fish: Pat the halibut fillets dry with a paper towel. Place them in the prepared baking dish and season both sides generously with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Prepare the Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, melt the 2 tbsp of butter and mix it with the garlic butter sauce and minced garlic. Pour this rich mixture evenly over and around the halibut fillets in the dish.
- Add the Crust: Generously sprinkle the grated parmesan cheese over the top of each fillet, creating an even layer that will melt into a golden crust.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. To get that signature bubbly, golden-brown parmesan crust, turn the oven to broil for the last 2-3 minutes, watching closely so it doesn’t burn.
- Garnish & Serve: Remove from the oven, spoon some of the warm garlic butter from the pan back over the fish, and garnish with fresh chopped parsley. Serve hot alongside your favorite sides!