Description
Creamy Baked Halibut is a delectable dish that combines tender halibut fillets with a rich, velvety cream sauce, creating an unforgettable flavor experience. This recipe highlights the natural sweetness of the fish, enhanced by fresh garlic, herbs, and a hint of lemon. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this dish is as impressive as it is easy to prepare. In just under 30 minutes, you can serve up a gourmet meal that pairs beautifully with seasonal vegetables or fluffy rice. Let the creamy goodness melt in your mouth with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound halibut fillets
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill (chopped)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly grease a baking dish and arrange halibut fillets evenly.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese and heavy cream until smooth. Add minced garlic, chopped herbs, and lemon juice; stir well.
- Pour the cream sauce over the halibut, ensuring full coverage.
- Combine panko breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle on top of the fish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating spices like paprika into the cream sauce. Pair this dish with steamed asparagus or coconut rice for a complete meal.