Tender Mediterranean Baked Halibut with Creamy Tomato Bliss
Enjoy this quick and nutritious recipe for Tender Mediterranean Baked Halibut, featuring flavorful sun-dried tomatoes.
Equipment
- - Oven
- - Baking sheet
- - Parchment paper
- - Mixing bowl
Ingredients
For the Halibut
- 2 fillets Halibut fresh or thawed frozen
- 1 tsp Salt to taste
- 1 tsp Black Pepper to taste
For the Creamy Topping
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise preferably Hellmann's
- 1/4 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 tsp Oregano fresh preferred
- 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes adjust to taste
- 1 tsp Lemon Zest preferably fresh
- 1/4 cup Fresh Basil chopped for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sun-dried tomatoes, minced garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, and lemon zest. Mix well and let it sit for about 10 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the halibut fillets skin-side down.
- Generously season the halibut with salt and black pepper on all sides.
- Evenly spread the mayo mixture over the halibut fillets, covering them completely.
- Place the prepared halibut in the oven and bake for 15-17 minutes, until opaque and flakes easily.
- After baking, sprinkle freshly chopped basil on top before serving.
Notes
Serve with a wedge of lemon on the side for an extra zesty kick. Use other herbs like parsley for variation.