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Ina Garten Halibut with Herb Butter – A Simple and Elegant Seafood Dish

Ina Garten Halibut with Herb Butter
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Ina Garten’s halibut with herb butter is a simple yet refined dish that pairs delicate halibut fillets with a compound butter made from fresh herbs, lemon, and garlic. The fish is roasted or pan-seared until perfectly flaky, then topped with melting herb butter that enhances every bite. It’s a great example of how fresh, quality ingredients shine when treated simply.

Ingredients

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  • 4 (6-ounce) halibut fillets, skinless

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 garlic clove, finely minced

  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped

  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped

  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

Step 2: Prepare the herb butter

In a small bowl, combine softened butter, garlic, parsley, dill, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix until smooth and well combined. Set aside or refrigerate if making ahead.

Step 3: Season the halibut

Place halibut fillets on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper on both sides.

Step 4: Bake the fish

Transfer the sheet to the oven and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the halibut is just opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

Step 5: Add herb butter

Remove the fish from the oven and immediately top each fillet with a spoonful of herb butter. Let it melt over the hot fish.

Step 6: Serve and garnish

Plate the halibut and spoon any melted butter from the pan over the top. Serve with lemon wedges and your favorite side dish.

Find it online: https://inagartencooks.com/ina-garten-halibut-with-herb-butter/