Description
Garlic Parmesan Crusted Halibut turns a simple fish dinner into a restaurant-quality experience that feels totally gourmet. Crispy, flavorful, and packed with cheesy goodness, this dish comes together in minutes and delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 halibut fillets
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 ½ tablespoons garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Cooking spray or parchment paper
Instructions
- Gather fresh halibut fillets (4 pieces, 6 ounces/170 grams each) and pat them thoroughly dry using clean paper towels to ensure maximum crust adhesion.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or lightly coating with cooking spray.
- Combine ½ cup (50 grams) Parmesan cheese, ½ cup (60 grams) Panko breadcrumbs, 1 ½ tablespoons garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil into the breadcrumb mixture and blend until the ingredients form a slightly damp, crumbly texture.
- Position the halibut fillets on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not touching each other.
- Carefully distribute the seasoned breadcrumb mixture over each fillet, gently pressing down to create an even, compact coating.
- Transfer the baking sheet into the preheated oven and roast for 12-15 minutes, monitoring the fish to ensure the crust turns golden brown and the halibut becomes opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the fillets rest for 2 minutes to allow the crust to set and the fish to finish cooking.
- Garnish with fresh lemon wedges and chopped parsley or dill, then serve immediately while the crust remains crisp and warm.
Notes
- Choose thick, uniform halibut fillets for even cooking and the best crispy texture.
- Patting the fish dry is crucial to help the crust adhere and get perfectly golden and crunchy.
- Avoid overcooking by checking the fish a few minutes early, as halibut can dry out quickly at high temperatures.
- Swap Panko for gluten-free breadcrumbs to make this recipe celiac-friendly and just as delicious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 0.3 g
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0.8 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg