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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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We made this tonight and it’s definitely a keeper. My only negative comment is on quantity. We would say it made 3 servings, not 6. Fortunately, we decided that before cooking it. Served it with grape tomatoes, for colour and contrast, and thoroughly enjoyed it! Thank you.
I was lucky enough to get fresh halibut in my WV grocery. Tried this recipe last night. I was wonderful!
We’ll definitely do this again. Why not it’s delicious and easy.
The asparagus I had was the thin, pencil, asparagus. It all cooked in about 17 minutes. I roast asparagus all the time. If I had had the fat asparagus I would start the dish with them, cook 10-12 minutes. Then add the halibut for its 15 minutes.
Wonderful recipe for Halibut!
My asperagus doesn't get done in fifteen minutes! No fair!
Julia,
My husband is especially difficult to please with halibut dishes. This one had him swooning and he raved about it all night! I served with acorn squash, so the plate had great colors! Thank you! I used Norwegian halibut, even though we live on the west coast. The dense halibut was perfection!
Loved this- and so easy to tweak for low sodium diet. I used granulated garlic, mrs dash lemon pepper seasoning, and lemon juice along with lemon slices atop the halibut. A keeper!
I have made this twice...my family loves this recipe. It’s easy and delicious! A keeper for sure...Thank you for sharing your recipe
So glad you enjoyed this recipe! Thank you so much for stopping by and sharing such positive feedback - I really appreciate it.
Great recipe! Used cod instead of halibut and it was a lovely, easy dish for company. Plated cod on a bed of herbed Great Northern beans (EVOO, parsley, garlic, sardines, lemon, capers) - FANTASTIC!
Rebecca, thank you so much for such wonderful feedback! Glad you enjoyed the recipe! Good to know this recipe worked with cod!
Great recipe! I do recommend stating THR asparagus about 10-15 minutes before the halibut, depending on how thick they are.
Loved the Keto-friendly recipe. The 15 minutes at 400 degrees made the halibut and the asparagus perfect. Great flavors together. A big hit with the family.
Absolutely Delicious!!! So easy and beautiful. Thankyou.
This recipe was so easy and delicious. I will definitely make again. My 9 year old loved it, as did the rest of the family.
This is possibly the best halibut recipe I've made! I added some cherry tomatoes to the mix and topped with capers and thyme b/c it's what I had on hand. Fantastically delicious, quick and SIMPLE... which is really what it's all about! 🙂 Thank you Julia!
I absolutely loved it! Thanks for sharing
Hi
I followed the directions and baked the halibut for 15 minutes at 400, but the fish doesn't look crispy and a dark golden brown like yours. Should I put it under the broiler for a few minutes.?
Delicious, fast and quick clean up. As halibut is such a plain fish, this dish really needs the seasoning and Parmesan cheese, so be sure to use fresh and don't skimp! I am making this again this week and will change up the vegetable for variety. Highly recommend!