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Garlic Parmesan Crusted Halibut

A flaky, tender halibut fillet topped with a crispy, golden-brown mixture of panko, parmesan cheese, and garlic butter. A restaurant-quality meal ready in under 25 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Fish
  • 4 fillets halibut approx 6oz each
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp salt to taste
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
Crust Topping
  • 0.5 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 0.5 tsp lemon zest

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Measuring Spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Pat the halibut fillets very dry with paper towels. Rub them lightly with olive oil and season both sides with salt and pepper. Place on the baking sheet.
  3. In a small bowl, combine Panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, and lemon zest. Mix until it resembles wet sand.
  4. Spoon the mixture generously over the top of each fish fillet, pressing down gently to adhere.
  5. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  6. Optional: Broil for the last 1-2 minutes to get the crust extra golden brown. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
  7. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat in an air fryer or oven to crisp the crust back up.