What is Your Favorite Way to Cook Halibut?

It seems like I have been asked this question a lot the last little while…. maybe because I keep sharing the fish we caught this summer?! Couple things about me and food…1 - feeding people is one of my love languages and 2 - I cook based on my mood so picking a favorite is almost impossible. However, fish tacos with “the Sauce” is my go-to fish recipe, easy and the Sauce is delicious…imagine a spicy ranch type sauce but 1000 times better and …. sorry, sidetracked and drooling a little…I will share that one in the near future.

The other day I found myself with a few moments to myself as I waited for one of my kids. Naturally, I opened up my best buddy Google and started looking for a new favorite recipe. Lucky for all of you, I found today’s favorite way to cook Halibut with a few Mary modifications of course. I know this seems too simple but trust me, sometimes the simple recipes are the best!

I paired this with Chef Bruce's seasoned roasted potatoes and lemon parmesan pan seared asparagas (man I sound fancy don't I!) ...I am kind of sad there were no leftovers ~ the kids loved it!

Enjoy! ~ Momma Mary

Crunchy Oven Baked Halibut

4 Halibut Fillets (6 ounces each, mine were 1 – 1 ½” thick)

2 Tablespoons Mayonnaise (if you want a thicker sauce, add more - I did, still delicious)

1 Tablespoon Lime Juice (I used fresh because I had a lime)

¼ teaspoon Lime Zest (optional) – I left it out because it always tastes bitter to me

½ teaspoon Salt (it is the right balance of salt, and I am a low salter)

¼ teaspoon Onion Powder

½ teaspoon Pepper

½ Cup Panko Breadcrumbs

Cooking Spray

2 Tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (I love cilantro, so I chopped ½ a bunch, do what you like!)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2. Place fillets on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray (for easier cleanup use a silicone mat or parchment paper)

3. In a small bowl combine mayonnaise, lime juice, lime zest (still optional), salt, onion powder and pepper. (I made mine ahead, it really gave the flavors time to come to life)

4. Spread Mayonnaise mixture over the fish – mine was a ranch dressing consistency because I added a little extra mayo for thickness. Don't be afraid to use all the sauce.

5. Sprinkle with panko breadcrumbs.

6. Spritz the panko breadcrumbs with cooking spray – trust the process!

7. Bake until the fish just begins to flake easily with a fork. I baked 1- 1 ½” fillets for 12 minutes.

8. Top with fresh chopped cilantro

All I can say is Wowzah! I think this would be delicious on rock fish or any delicate white fish and even chicken! If you try it on Salmon, LMK?