This simple baked halibut brings Mediterranean color and flavor to the table with tomatoes, olives, lemon, roasted peppers and basil. Pine nuts add a delicate crunch while olive oil keeps the fish moist.
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Italian Baked Halibut
For one of my dinner parties, I bought eight oval individual serving dishes so I could give each person their own beautiful, colorful dinner straight out of the oven. This halibut is exactly the kind of dish I had in mind! Tomatoes, olives, roasted peppers, lemon and basil bring Italian coastal inspiration to each little baking dish, while pine nuts add a delicate crunch. I like serving it with rice to catch those lovely cooking juices. It’s one of my favorite ways to prepare fish for company—simple to put together, lovely to bring to the table, and special enough to make everyone feel a little spoiled.
Mary’s Introduction
Why These Flavors Work
Tomatoes, lemon and roasted peppers brighten the mild halibut, while olives and Parmesan-like pine-nut richness add savory Mediterranean depth. Basil and garlic tie the toppings together.
THE RECIPE
Italian Baked Halibut
Prep 20 minCook 20 minTotal 40 min
Equipment Needed
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Ingredients
Halibut
For Serving
Instructions
Chef Notes
- Use a baking dish that holds the fish and toppings snugly without crowding.
- Nutrition assumes one tablespoon of olive oil for the whole dish. Rice served alongside is not counted; add the rice portion separately if used.
- How do you know the protein is done? For halibut (fish and seafood), check the thickest center with an instant-read thermometer: it must reach 145°F. The flesh should be opaque and firm and separate into flakes. Temperature determines safety.
Nutrition estimated per serving
397 Calories48.8 g Protein5.8 g Carbs18.8 g Fat2.4 g Sat. Fat2.1 g Fiber1.5 g Sugar511 mg Sodium
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Nutrition Per Serving
Calories397
Protein48.8 g
Carbs5.8 g
Fat18.8 g
Sat. Fat2.4 g
Fiber2.1 g
Sugar1.5 g
Sodium511 mg
Nutrition information is an estimate based on available ingredient data and can vary by brand, preparation and substitutions. It is provided for convenience and is not medical advice.
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LEFTOVER IDEAS
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How to Make Italian Baked Halibut
Preheat the Oven
Heat the oven to 375°F.
Prepare the Fish
Pat the halibut dry and season with salt and pepper.
Oil the Dish
Brush a small baking dish lightly with olive oil.
Add the Toppings
Cover the fish with tomatoes, olives, lemon, pine nuts, peppers, garlic and basil.
Drizzle with Oil
Finish the assembled fish with a light drizzle of olive oil.
Bake and Serve
Bake about 20 minutes until cooked through and serve with rice.
Recipe Guidance
Storage
Refrigerate the fish and toppings in an airtight container within 2 hours and use within 2 days.
Reheating
Cover and warm gently at 300°F until the fish reaches 165°F, avoiding prolonged heat that dries it out.
Make Ahead
Prepare and drain the toppings several hours ahead. Assemble just before baking.
Serving Suggestions
Serve warm with cooked rice and spoon the tomato-olive pan juices over the fish.
