How to Make Easy Herbed Halibut Bake

Halibut is a firm, white fish with a mild flavor. It's easily enhanced by a simple sauce using lime juice, butter and herbs.Don't be put off by the price--there's very little waste with this fish, and with its high protein and low fat ratio, you'll have the satisfaction of knowing you're feeding your family and friends a great meal that's good for them too.

Things You'll Need

• For four:
• Four 6 to 8-oz halibut filets (Costco sells frozen filets in 2-lb bags for about $19)
• 2-3 TBSP Butter or margarine
• 1/8 c. Lime juice
• 1/4 c. White cooking wine
• Bay leaf
• Dried parsley
• Minced roasted garlic (dried)
• Tarragon
• Basil
• Kosher salt
• Cracked black pepper

Instructions

Herbed Halibut Bake

1. Preheat oven to 400.Thaw halibut filets overnight in refrigerator, if frozen (remove from package, place on glass dish and cover with plastic wrap).

2. Arrange fish in a single layer in 13 x 9 inch Pyrex baking dish.Dot with butter or margarine. (2-3 tbsp should do it).In a small bowl, combine 1 tsp each:tarragonbasildried parsleyminced roasted garlic (dried)1 bay leafBlend mixture and sprinkle over fish. Season with fresh ground pepper and kosher salt.

3. Drizzle 1/8 cup lime juice (fresh or bottled) and 1/4 cup white cooking wine over all.

4. Bake uncovered about 30 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with fork.

5. Serve with rice and crusty bread.

Tips & Warnings

• Use lemon juice instead of lime if you prefer.

• Remove bay leaf before serving.

• Sole or flounder filets also work with this recipe.