Halibut fish is a flaky white fish that tastes great with a crispy crusted layer and subtle spices. This oven baked or air fried fish recipe is one to keep on repeat for date nights!
6tablespoonalmond flour mixed with salt and crushed red pepper
smoked paprika
salt
black pepper
oil
Lemon Butter
3tablespoonbutter
1tablespoongarlic, fresh and grated
pinchlemon zest
1tablespoonparsley, fresh preferred
1tablespoonlemon juice
Sides
2servingscouscous/rice
2servingsroasted asparagus (cooked al dente)
Instructions
LEMON BUTTER
Blend or combine the lemon juice, lemon zest, butter, garlic, and parsley together. Add crushed red chili flakes for spice if preferred.
Set it aside to top the halibut later.
HALIBUT
Lay a clean parchment paper on top of a roasting pan.
Wash and dry the halibut filets and place them on the clean parchment paper.
Add salt, pepper, paprika, and oil to the skin side of the halibut. Flip over and do the same.
Generously slather the lemon butter mixture onto each filet (not the skin side)
Top the lemon butter with almond flour mixture and gently pat it down to allow the almond flour to stick to the butter.
There is no need to cover the halibut with a lid or foil paper. Bake in an open oven.
Oven Baked Halibut
Place the halibut filets into a 425 degree oven for 7 minutes. If you are not using parchment paper, then I recommend a roasting pan like THIS one.
Keep a careful look on the fish when switching to the next step
Change the oven temperature to BROIL and broil for about 3-5 minutes. You can add an additional 2 minutes if you want the top layer to be extra brown, but I don't recommend cooking over this time frame.
Enjoy with couscous, rice, and roasted asparagus for a complete meal
Air Fried Halibut
Place the halibut into the air fryer that is heated to 400 degrees for about 12 minnutes (no parchment paper needed).
Remove from the air fryer and let it rest for 2 minutes before serving with couscous, rice, and roasted vegetables.