Crispy Parmesan garlic butter crusted halibut baked until golden and tender. Easy, flavorful, and perfect for busy weeknights!
Prep time: PT10M
Cook time: PT15M
Total time: PT25M
Rating
4.83 stars (28 reviews)
Keywords
fish, quick and easy, under 30 minutes
Ingredients
4 halibut fillets
1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic, grated
2 tablespoons dried parsley
2 tablespoons dried basil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
chili flakes
salt and pepper
6 tablespoons salted butter, melted
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Categories
Main Course
Cuisine
American
Steps
1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.2. In a shallow bowl, combine the panko, parmesan, garlic, parsley, basil, thyme, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Pour the melted butter into a separate bowl.3. Dip each halibut filet into the melted butter, then dredge in the panko mixture, pressing to ensure an even coating.4. Arrange the filets on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with any remaining melted butter. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until crisp and golden on top and the fish flakes easily with a fork. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a sprinkle of extra parmesan and flaky salt.
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 400 kcal
Reviews
Lynn on 2026-09-21 (3 stars): Two TBSP of basil is a lot for this dish.
Amanda on 2026-09-17 (5 stars): My husband is the only one in our family who likes fish BUT i, my 6 year old and 8 month old allll loved this recipe. Obviously my husband did also, but when you have a 6 year old asking for seconds, you know its good!
Deanne on 2026-09-12 (5 stars): Thank you so much for this delicious recipe, Tieghan!! I love fish but am often disappointed in the recipes I have found online and used. This dish is the exception to the rule. I made some very minor changes. I didn't have enough basil, only a 1/2 T, so I used oregano for the other 1/2 T. In addition, I had some Old Bay Garlic and Herb butter that I used. The halibut was served over another recipe I found, Angel Hair Pasta with Garlic and Herbs. It was one of the best seafood meals I've made in a while.
Gretchen Kunde on 2026-09-04 (5 stars): I'm working at becoming a fish fan. It's never been my thing. In order to do that I need really good recipes. I had everything on hand for this which is why I tried it vs. some others in my google search. I had heard fish and cheese are not a match so I was a bit concerned. That may be true for other cheeses, but the parmesan was perfect. This was so delicious! It was beautiful on the plate as well. My husband and I took a bite at the same time, and we both did that "wow, this is really good" face followed by a yum. I completely overcooked the fish and it still got that reaction. Can't wait to try it again cooked properly. Kudos for a great recipe. I thank you for being a part of my journey to become a regular fish eater.
Shawn T. on 2026-08-23 (5 stars): Oh my goodness!! We just got back from an Alaskan fishing trip, and I found this recipe while searching for a baked halibut recipe. So delicious, crunchy, and juicy!! Thank you for this great recipe.
Vicki W. on 2026-08-21 (5 stars): I made this for dinner the other evening, and my husband (and the rest of us) loved it. He came out as I was gathering up the dishes and told me I'd made a "knockout" dinner"! We get Alaskan wild caught seafood delivered every other month, and I'll be using this recipe a lot. I'll bet it could be used with other fish as well? We get a variety of things including cod, salmon, etc. Thanks for a great recipe!
Kristi Cook on 2026-07-26 (5 stars): A friend brought us some halibut after a fishing trip in Alaska. I followed the recipe exactly and now I am the new favorite person in our family. It was perfect!
Carol Kuhn on 2026-07-26 (5 stars): This recipe is excellent! We just got home from a fishing trip at Yakutat Lodge Alaska so we have a lot of fish to eat!! And this recipe is one my husband requests more than any other!!
