Citrus Baked Halibut Recipe
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Aggregated Rating: 4.5 stars (from 4 reviews)
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Citrus Baked Halibut recipe, a creation from lovewithrecipes.com. This culinary masterpiece is not just a meal; it’s a symphony of high protein, healthy goodness, free of certain elements, and enriched with essential nutrients. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, this oven-baked marvel will be on your table in less than 4 hours.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 755
- Fat Content: 22.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 8.8g
- Cholesterol Content: 176.1mg
- Sodium Content: 918mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 36.8g
- Fiber Content: 1.9g
- Sugar Content: 29.4g
- Protein Content: 97.7g
Ingredients:
- 2 halibut steaks
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- Zest of one orange
Instructions:
OVEN COOKING:
- Rinse halibut in cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Arrange halibut in a 9″ x 13″ oven-proof baking dish.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a frying pan, melt butter, add onion and garlic. Saute until translucent.
- Remove from heat; stir in parsley, orange zest, salt, and black pepper.
- Spread the mixture over halibut steaks.
- In a small bowl, combine orange juice and lemon juice.
- Sprinkle the juice over the steaks, being careful not to wash away the onion/garlic mixture.
- Bake fish in the preheated 400-degree Fahrenheit oven for 20 to 22 minutes, turning over at about 10 minutes of cooking time.
- Continue cooking until the time expires or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. DO NOT OVERCOOK FISH.
- Spoon the hot citrus-infused juices over the fish.
- Serve at once and relish the burst of flavors.
MICROWAVE COOKING:
- Prepare and arrange fish and onion/garlic as above.
- Reduce orange juice by 2 tablespoons.
- Cover fish with clear plastic wrap vented for steam.
- Cook on HIGH (full power) for 4 minutes.
- Turn fish over and cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes on HIGH (full power) or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Spoon the aromatic juices over the fish and serve immediately.
- If desired, accompany with Tartar Sauce for an extra burst of zesty goodness.
Serve and Enjoy:
This Citrus Baked Halibut is not just a meal; it’s an experience. The tender halibut, infused with the vibrant citrus flavors, paired with the savory onion and garlic medley, creates a dish that is not only high in protein but also a healthy and delectable choice. Whether baked to perfection in the oven or prepared with the convenience of a microwave, this recipe guarantees a memorable dining experience. Share the love, savor the flavors, and make every bite a moment to remember.
