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Garlic Parmesan Crusted Halibut and Asparagus baked on a sheet pan in the oven - easy, quick, and delicious! Minimal cleanup as everything is cooked on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. This dish is high in protein, fiber, packed with omega 3 fatty acids. Healthy, gluten free, low-carb, KETO friendly recipe!
The best and the easiest way to cook halibut is by baking it in the oven. Only one pan is used (baking sheet). In this recipe, both halibut and asparagus are crusted with garlic and freshly shredded Parmesan cheese, which adds wonderful flavor and a crunch to the dish.
Halibut is a lean fish with a firm yet soft texture and a mild taste. Because it is a lean fish, it is easy to overcook as it dries out faster. Tip: Serve it immediately after cooking to prevent halibut from drying out. Do not let the baked halibut sit on the counter. Do not reheat it in the microwave. Make sure the halibut is served right after it's cooked.
Is halibut KETO friendly?
Halibut is rich in protein and has a good amount of omega 3 fatty acids, which makes it a perfect choice for a KETO diet!
If halibut is unavailable, you can use sea bass, cod, mahi mahi or flounder.
Combined with asparagus, garlic, olive oil, and Parmesan cheese, this baked halibut recipe makes an excellent KETO friendly main course.
Seasonings for halibut
Halibut requires basic seasonings, such as lemon juice, minced garlic, salt and pepper.
You can also use spice rubs made specifically for fish.
Or, use herbs (either dried or fresh), such as thyme, oregano, dill, rosemary.
What to serve with halibut
- Oven-roasted vegetables, such as asparagus or broccoli
- Sautéed spinach
- Mashed potatoes
- Cauliflower rice
- Jasmine rice or flavored rice
Here are some suggestions for flavored rice:
Cooking Tips
- You don't have to skin the halibut since it cooks better and keeps its shape better with the skin on one side. Once cooked, the skin can be removed easily from the fish.
- Use fresh halibut, preferably never frozen.
- Line baking sheet with parchment paper to minimize cleanup.
- Serve immediately after baking for best halibut texture. The longer the halibut sits, the drier it becomes. Do not reheat in microwave.
How to bake halibut in the oven
Preheat oven to 400 F. Line half sheet with parchment paper. Place halibut fillets in the middle, and asparagus around it. Brush halibut and asparagus with olive oil. Generously sprinkle with salt and cracked black pepper. Top with minced garlic and shredded Parmesan cheese. Bake for 15 minutes until halibut is flaky.
Below are step by step photos showing the preparations process
Place halibut and asparagus on a baking sheet:
Brush with olive oil:
Sprinkle with salt and cracked black pepper. Add minced garlic:
Add shredded Parmesan cheese:
Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven at 400 F until halibut is flaky.
Other seafood recipes to try
Baked Rainbow Trout with Lemon, Black Pepper, and Garlic
Trout with Garlic Lemon Butter Herb Sauce
Cilantro Lime Honey Garlic Salmon
Baked Halibut and Asparagus
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb halibut fillets
- 1 lb asparagus
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper , cracked
- 6 cloves garlic , minced
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese , freshly shredded
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley , chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 F. Line half sheet with parchment paper.
- Place halibut fillets in the middle of the baking sheet, and asparagus around it.
- Brush halibut and asparagus with olive oil. Generously sprinkle with salt and cracked black pepper.
- Spread minced garlic on top.
- Top with freshly shredded parmesan cheese.
- Bake for about 15 minutes until halibut is cooked through and flaky.
- Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley.
Nutrition
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This is easy and excellent! My mother ate all of her and she repeatedly says she doesn't like fish. My only change would be to make it without salt or at least way less salt and let people add that at the table if they want it. If it is necessary for the cooking process then I'd go with half the recommended amount and not put any on the asparagus.
Actually the best I've ever made; excellent and will do again.
This recipe is simple, easy and delicious!
Thank you great recipe
This recipe was an absolute win in my home. My two kids were the quietest I’ve heard in a long time, not one complaint. Will definitely make this one again! Thanks for the delicious, yet easy recipe!
Very easy and very good. It's a really nice complement with the asparagus. Many thanks!
So glad you enjoyed this recipe! Yes, halibut goes well with asparagus!
It was delicious and very easy to make!
Happy to hear that!
I hate fish so when my husband selected a $34 piece of Halibut from Costco, I said "how am I not going to ruin this?" I follewed the receipe to the letter and clean up was seconds. I added some microwavable rice and it was the best fish dinner I ever made. Thank you for sharing.
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SO delicious! Even my 5 & 2yr olds loved it. I made theirs without garlic and they ate every bite. This will definitely be a regular around here! Thanks for sharing your recipe! 🙂
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Made this for dinner 2 nights ago -- it was so dried out that we ended up throwing away 2 portions and not completing either of our portions. Maybe it will work with salmon -- the asparagus was great, but so disappointed to have wasted that beautiful white fish!
We just had it- best Halibut and asparagus ever- the key is using a generous amount of high quality olive oil, high quality cheese grated finely and fresh garlic!
So happy you liked it! Thank you for your tips!
So sorry to hear that! Halibut is a delicate fish. You have to watch baking times really closely to make sure the fish does not dry out. Usually, baking the halibut for 15 minutes in the preheated oven at 400 F works.
The halibut was still pink after 15 min. So we had to cook it longer, but the asparagus was definitely done after 15 min.
I hope you enjoyed this dish!
Just made this with fish that I froze when I bought it fresh at Costco. It was about 1.25" thick and turned out tender, juicy, just perfect at 14 1/2 minutes at 400°
I normally do 8 minutes per inch of fish thickness, so was skeptical, but it was perfect.
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Very good, easy, and healthy! What more could you want? We do not care for garlic so I used shallots. The only thing that will prevent this from being in regular dinner rotation is the price of halibut!
Thank you for such a sweet comment! So glad you enjoyed this recipe! Halibut is a wonderful fish!
This was so easy and delicious. I did leave the cheese off, will be definitely making this agai !
Thank you for such a wonderful comment! I am glad you enjoyed the recipe!
Absolutely delicious! I will most certainly make this again!
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OMG! Fantastic, this will be going into a regular rotation for dinner.
Amazing!!
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So enjoyed this recipe! So simple yet totally yummy!
I am so happy to hear that! Thanks for stopping by and leaving such a kind comment!