Ingredients and Weight:
- Halibut fillets - 8 pieces (about 2 pounds total)
- Fresh lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
- Extra virgin olive oil - 3 tablespoons
- Garlic - 3 cloves, crushed
- Fresh parsley - 1/4 cup, chopped
- Salt and pepper - to taste
- Butter - 2 tablespoons (optional)
Preparation Time:
- Preparation: 15 minutes
- Cooking: 20 minutes
- Total: 35 minutes
Difficulty Level:
Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- In a baking dish, place the halibut fillets.
- Drizzle the lemon juice and olive oil over the fillets.
- Sprinkle the crushed garlic and chopped parsley over the fish.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Optionally, add a few cubes of butter on top of the fillets.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for another 5 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve immediately with your choice of side dish and lemon slices for squeezing over the fish.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: Depending on the size of the fillets and additional ingredients, the calories per serving will vary.
- Protein: High due to the fish content.
- Fat: Moderate, mostly from olive oil and butter (if used).
- Carbohydrates: Low from the lemon juice and garlic.
Dish Characteristics:
- Delicate flavor combination of lemon, olive oil, and garlic, enhanced by the butter (if used).
- Easy to prepare, yet offers a sophisticated taste that is suitable for a five-star hotel menu.
- The texture of the halibut is flaky and moist when cooked properly.
User Comments:
- "The halibut fillets were cooked to perfection! The flavor combination was outstanding."
- "I loved the simple yet elegant preparation of this dish. It was a great match for my side dishes."
- "The lemon juice added a nice citrusy touch to the fish, making it very refreshing."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Ensure that the halibut fillets are fresh and of good quality to enhance flavor and texture.
- Adjust the seasoning according to personal preference. Some may prefer more lemon juice or garlic, while others may prefer less salt.
- If using butter, use it sparingly to avoid overpowering the other flavors in the dish.
