Easy Buttery Baked Halibut with Pea Gremolata You’ll Love

A vibrant blend of buttery baked halibut and fresh pea gremolata creates an elegant and simple weeknight meal you'll adore.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Resting Time 10

Total Time 35

Servings: 4 fillets

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Seafood

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Halibut

4 fillets Halibut Choose fresh, firm pieces.
4 tablespoons Unsalted butter Melted for rich finish.
3 cloves Garlic Minced.
2 tablespoons Lemon juice Freshly squeezed.
1 teaspoon Salt To taste.
1 teaspoon Black pepper To taste.

For the Pea Gremolata

1 cup Fresh or frozen peas Blanched.
1/4 cup Fresh parsley Chopped.
1 teaspoon Lemon zest Freshly grated.
2 tablespoons Capers
2 tablespoons Olive oil Light drizzle.

Equipment

Baking dish
Pot for blanching
mixing bowl

Method

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 400°F and let the halibut rest at room temperature for 10 minutes.
Season the halibut fillets with salt and pepper, then place them in a baking dish.
Pour melted butter mixed with minced garlic evenly over the fillets.
Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily.

For the Pea Gremolata

Blanch the peas in boiling water for 2 minutes, then transfer to ice water.
Combine the peas, parsley, lemon zest, capers, and olive oil in a bowl and toss well.
Spoon the pea gremolata over each cooked halibut fillet and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 40gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Keep gremolata separate until serving for freshness.

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