Roast Halibut With Capers Lemon And Parsley Recipe

Experience the exquisite simplicity of this elegant roast halibut recipe! Flaky white fish is perfectly seasoned and baked to tender perfection, then finished with a bright, zesty sauce of capers, lemon, and fresh parsley. This recipe is incredibly easy and adaptable – feel free to substitute your favorite white fish like cod, snapper, or sea bass. Impress your guests with this restaurant-quality dish in under 30 minutes!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 459.6 kcal
Protein 171g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Roast Halibut With Capers Lemon And Parsley

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How to Make Roast Halibut With Capers Lemon And Parsley

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
  2. Grease a small baking dish (approximately 8x8 inches) with 1 teaspoon olive oil.
  3. Season 1 pound halibut fillet generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  4. Place the halibut in the prepared baking dish.
  5. Bake for 7-8 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
  6. While the fish is baking, chop 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley and rinse 1 tablespoon of capers under cold water.
  7. Remove the halibut from the oven and transfer to warm plates.
  8. Place the baking dish on the stovetop over medium heat.
  9. Add capers and parsley to the baking dish.
  10. Squeeze the juice of 1/2 lemon into the dish.
  11. Season with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  12. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon of olive oil.
  13. Bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  14. Spoon the sauce over the halibut and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

6g

Carbs

1g