Roasted Halibut with Okra
Prep
15 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This roasted halibut with okra is one of my favorite quick weeknight dinners because it comes together in just 40 minutes from start to table. The halibut is such a mild, delicate fish that pairs beautifully with crispy roasted okra, and I love that both cook perfectly on the same sheet pan. Okra is packed with fiber and antioxidants, making this dish as nourishing as it is delicious. With simple pantry staples like garlic, lemon, and thyme, you'll create restaurant quality food without any fuss or complicated techniques.
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Ingredients
- 4halibut fillets(6 oz each, pat dry)
- ½ kgfresh okra(trimmed, halved lengthwise)
- 4 tablespoonsolive oil
- 4garlic cloves(minced)
- 3 tablespoonsfresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoonsunsalted butter
- 1 teaspoonsea salt
- ½ teaspoonblack pepper
- 4 sprigsfresh thyme
- ¼ teaspoonred pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoonlemon zest
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Tip: A hot oven ensures the halibut cooks quickly while staying moist inside.
- 2
Toss the okra with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, half the salt, and black pepper. Spread in a single layer on one side of the baking sheet.
Tip: Don't overcrowd the okra so it can roast rather than steam.
- 3
Arrange halibut fillets on the other side of the sheet. Brush with remaining olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Top each fillet with a thyme sprig.
Tip: Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- 4
Roast for 18-22 minutes until halibut is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, and okra is golden and crispy.
Tip: Check the thickest part of the fish with a fork to ensure it's cooked through.
- 5
While the fish and okra roast, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Tip: Don't let the garlic brown or it will become bitter.
- 6
Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice, red pepper flakes, and lemon zest. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Tip: Adding lemon juice off heat preserves its bright flavor.
- 7
Transfer the halibut and okra to serving plates. Drizzle the lemon-garlic butter sauce over the fish and okra.
Tip: Serve immediately while everything is hot and the okra is at its crispiest.
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