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Larry's Catch | Feb 18, 2026

Baking Halibut

Learn how to bake halibut perfectly with high heat and precise timing for tender, flaky texture and clean, delicate flavour every time.

Servings 2 ppl
Cook 11 min
Difficulty Easy

Ingredients

  • Halibut
  • Neutral oil or olive oil
  • Sea salt
  • Fresh cracked black pepper
  • Optional: lemon wedges
  • Optional: fresh herbs (parsley, dill, or thyme)
  • Baking sheet or oven-safe baking dish
  • Parchment paper or lightly oiled surface (optional)
  • Paper towels
  • Fish spatula or tongs

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C).
  2. Pat halibut fillets completely dry with paper towels.
  3. Lightly coat with oil and season with salt and fresh cracked pepper.
  4. Place halibut on a baking sheet or oven-safe dish in a single layer.
  5. Bake for 8–12 minutes depending on thickness (about 8–10 minutes per inch guideline).
  6. Check for doneness — fish should flake easily while remaining moist and tender.
  7. Remove when internal temperature reaches 125–130°F (52–54°C).
  8. Rest briefly; residual heat will finish cooking.
Source: https://larryscatch.com/blogs/recipes-3/baking-halibut
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