Creamy Baked Halibut
Seasoned perfectly and coated in a mayo-citrus topping, this Creamy Baked Halibut makes a light, flavorful, and healthy weeknight dinner that's gluten free, keto friendly, low carb, and low calorie. Ready in under 20 minutes!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese , freshly grated
- 1/4 cup butter , softened to room temperature
- 3 tablepoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- dash hot sauce
- 1 clove garlic , minced
- 1 scallion , diced (plus more for garnish)
- 2 pounds skinless halibut fillets (6 ounces each)
- fresh cracked black pepper , for garnish
- lemon wedges , for serving
- roasted asparagus , for serving, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the parmesan cheese, butter, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, hot sauce, minced garlic, and diced scallions. Set aside.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and lightly coat with nonstick spray. Arrange the halibut fillets on the prepared sheet in a single layer.
- Bake until halibut is just opaque and the flesh flakes easily when cut with a fork, about 10 to 12 minutes.
- Remove from oven and spread the top of the fillets with the mayonnaise mixture.
- Place under the broiler for about 2 minutes or until topping is bubbly and golden brown (watch it very carefully so it doesn't burn.)
- Garnish with a bit of cracked black pepper and diced scallions.
- Serve with roasted asparagus and lemon wedges.
Nutrition
Calories: 345kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 451mg | Potassium: 1018mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 635IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 170mg | Iron: 1mg