Roasted Halibut with Green Bean and Lemon Butter Sauce
Prep
15 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite weeknight dinners because it comes together in just 40 minutes and tastes like you've been cooking all day. Halibut is such a lovely, delicate fish that doesn't need much fussing around, and it's packed with omega 3 fatty acids that are wonderful for your heart. The green beans get roasted right alongside everything else, so there's really only one pan to clean, which I absolutely love. A simple lemon butter sauce ties it all together beautifully, bringing brightness and richness to every bite. Trust me, this one will become a regular rotation in your kitchen.
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Ingredients
- 4halibut fillets(6 oz each, skin removed)
- 1 poundfresh green beans(trimmed)
- 4 tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
- 4garlic cloves(minced)
- 3 tablespoonsunsalted butter
- 3 tablespoonsfresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoonlemon zest
- 1 teaspoonsea salt
- ½ teaspoonblack pepper(freshly ground)
- 4 sprigsfresh thyme
- 1shallot(thinly sliced)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss green beans with 2 tablespoons olive oil, half the minced garlic, salt, and pepper on a large baking sheet. Spread in a single layer and roast for 12 minutes until beginning to soften and lightly char.
Tip: Don't overcrowd the pan—this helps beans caramelize rather than steam.
- 2
While beans are roasting, pat halibut fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and pepper. Brush with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil.
Tip: Dry fish ensures better browning and prevents sticking.
- 3
Remove baking sheet from oven and push green beans to the sides. Arrange halibut fillets in the center, top each with a thyme sprig and a few slices of shallot.
- 4
Return to oven and bake for 12-14 minutes until halibut is opaque and flakes easily with a fork—do not overcook.
Tip: Halibut continues to cook slightly after removal, so pull it out when just barely cooked through.
- 5
While fish bakes, melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add remaining garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and zest.
Tip: Keep heat low to prevent the butter from browning.
- 6
Transfer halibut and green beans to serving plates. Drizzle the lemon butter sauce over the fish and beans. Serve immediately with extra lemon wedges on the side.
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