Mild and flaky halibut is an excellent mild-flavored fish for people who don’t like a “fishy” taste but want the health benefits. Besides being light in fat and calories, this recipe is quick, easy, and tasty. Use serving-size halibut steaks or fillets for this recipe. Plan to prepare early because the fish should marinate for about 30 minutes before cooking. Cooking times can vary depending on the thickness of the fillets or steaks. I recommend a reliable instant-read thermometer.
If you like a bit of sauce, make a simple white sauce or cheese sauce to drizzle over the baked fish.
PrintHalibut Recipe, Microwave
Enjoy a flavorful and healthy meal with microwave halibut. This recipe is quick, easy, and perfect for a busy weeknight.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Marinate and Rest Time: 33 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 43 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Fish
- Method: Microwave
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds halibut steaks or fillets (4 fillets or steaks)
- 1/3 cup light Italian dressing
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- parsley and lemon slices for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Place halibut steaks in a shallow microwave dish, placing thickest parts towards outside edges of dish. Combine remaining ingredients in a cup and pour over the halibut steaks.
- Cover dish with plastic wrap; refrigerate for 30 minutes, turning once to let marinade flavor both sides of halibut.
- Turn back one corner of the plastic wrap to vent dish and microwave on HIGH power (100%) for 4 to 5 minutes. Rotate dish a quarter turn after 2 minutes.
- Check fish with an instant-read thermometer to avoid overcooking. The USDA recommends a minimum temperature of 145 F.
- Let stand 3 minutes before serving. If desired, garnish halibut steaks with lemon slices and parsley.
