If you’re looking for a healthy, flavorful fish dish, this baked halibut with crispy panko will impress. The crunchy panko topping perfectly complements the tender halibut, making it ideal for a quick, gourmet meal. For best results, serve it over a quinoa kale salad, and avoid regular bread crumbs since panko provides the best crispy texture.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
- ½ cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 ½ tbsp melted butter
- ¼ cup chicken stock
- 2 (8 oz) halibut fillets
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
Directions:
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Step 2: Prepare Panko Topping
In a small bowl, mix the panko bread crumbs with melted butter until fully combined. Set aside for later.
Step 3: Arrange Halibut in Skillet
Pour chicken stock into an oven-safe skillet, just enough to cover the bottom. Place the halibut fillets into the skillet.
Step 4: Season and Top the Halibut
Drizzle lemon juice over the fillets, then season with salt and pepper. Spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard on top of each fillet, followed by pressing the panko mixture onto the mustard layer.
Step 5: Bake
Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the halibut flakes easily with a fork and the topping is golden brown.
- Pro Tip: If the bread crumbs aren’t browned by the time the fish is cooked, switch to broil mode and cook for an additional minute until crispy.
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
- Calories: 404
- Fat: 14g
- Protein: 51g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Cholesterol: 106mg
- Sodium: 591mg
- Potassium: 1046mg
This easy baked halibut recipe is perfect for seafood lovers and a great way to enjoy a healthy, quick meal at home!