Perfect Halibut over Spinach
Prep time: Less than 10 minutes
Total time: 15 minutes
Serves 4
Cooking fish is scary. This is a good place to start. The video is full of useful tips. You’ll learn what to ask for at the fish store, how to cut a wobbly lemon (it’s so simple, you’ll wonder why you never thought of it) and how to season with very little fat.
ready to learn? just hit play. meet Ally
ingredients
- 1 clove
- garlic, smashed and cut in half
- 10 ounces
- baby spinach
- 1 tablespoon
- olive oil plus more for rubbing
- 1 1/4 teaspoons
- kosher salt
- 4 4-ounce
- halibut fillets, skin removed
- 1 lemon
- cut into 8 slices
directions
Heat the oven to 450° F. Rub a sheet pan with the cut side of the garlic then discard. In a large bowl, toss the spinach with 1 tablespoon of the oil and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and spread evenly on the sheet pan. Season the halibut with the remaining teaspoon of salt and rub with a thin coat of oil. Place on top of the spinach and top each fillet with 2 lemon slices. Bake until the halibut flakes easily, 7-8 minutes.
helpful hints
- When ordering fish, ask the fishmonger to skin it for you
- Rubbing garlic on the pan creates a low fat, simple seasoning
- If lemon feels unstable when cutting, slice a piece from the side to make a flat surface
tools needed
Large bowl, cutting board, measuring spoons, chef’s knife, sheet pan, paring knife
39 comments, add yours below
Melody on March 9, 2011 at 12:48PM wrote:
This was extremely delicious and very VERY simple to make!
Jamie on March 16, 2011 at 3:47PM wrote:
Thanks for helping to turn this non-fish eater into a weekly fish eater! I love your recipes!!
Debbie on March 27, 2011 at 7:15AM wrote:
Can you make this recipe with some other type of fish if no halibut is available? Would salmon work? Please post more fish recipes because we could use some new ideas that are easy. Thank you
Jessica on March 28, 2011 at 10:49AM wrote:
Striped bass, Alaskan salmon, Pacific sole and flounder, and U.S. tilapia are all good alternatives. The cooking times may vary slightly, depending on the thickness and density of the fish. Check for doneness using the tip of your your paring knife to take a peak in the center of the fish.
sulekha naidu on March 30, 2011 at 6:59PM wrote:
Hi Jessica
I’m new to New York. I moved from LA about a year ago. I’ve just graduated from Parsons and am trying to use my unemployed time wisely. So I’m on a mission to quickly learn how to cook. I made this super easy halibut for me and my boyfriend and finally I have winner!Thank you for your fun-filled video tutorials!
Sulekha
Kristin on April 7, 2011 at 11:14PM wrote:
Delicious dish. My local fishmonger had to order the halibut and pressed me into buying way more than I needed. How well does halibut freeze? Are there any tips to avoid freezer burn? When the time comes to cook it, what’s the best way to defrost?
Lisa P. on April 12, 2011 at 1:43AM wrote:
I made this for my boyfriend this weekend - it was a success!! And let me tell you, me + cooking + success is a rare moment! He couldn’t believe I made it and it was just so, so good! Thank you for such a wonderful website. You truly give me hope for cooking. I LOVE watching your videos with Ally and crack up as I’m following along. Thank you!
Jessica on April 14, 2011 at 11:05AM wrote:
Kristin, halibut freezes very well. Wrap it first with plastic wrap then with foil, and freeze for up to 4 months. To defrost, transfer the fish to the refrigerator, and let it thaw overnight.
Theresa on April 27, 2011 at 4:03PM wrote:
This was excellent! Having fun watching them all now. Would love it if your webmaster could add a print function for the recipes because every time I print I end up getting all the comments too and the side of the instructions is cut off. Thanks so much for making these vids availbale to everyone!! :)
Susan Z on May 6, 2011 at 9:11PM wrote:
I think what you’re doing is wonderful…. easy recipes using healthy and delicious food! I am going to try the Halibut…
Sarah on May 10, 2011 at 1:05PM wrote:
We loved this!
Thora Magnusson on May 13, 2011 at 5:59PM wrote:
Thank you! What a fantastic, one pan, simple, very healthy and fool-proof way to make halibut! It’s far too easy to over or under cook, in my opinion. The lemon slices and Olive oil are perfect seasonings, too. Gonna make it, ASAP.
Rochelle on May 27, 2011 at 8:36PM wrote:
Unbelievable. I cannot get over how beautiful it looks to make as it was delicious to eat. So simple and delicious. My whole family devoured it in seconds. Thank you Jessica
Darci on June 21, 2011 at 8:01AM wrote:
I made this last night and substituted cod, and it turned out so nicely! Love this recipe!
Jamie on June 28, 2011 at 12:41PM wrote:
This is an AMAZING recipe!!
Thank you for these wonderful videos!!
Thora Magnusson on June 28, 2011 at 12:45PM wrote:
My 15 year old culinary artist in-the-making cooked this meal last night for us all on her own after watching your video yesterday and it was mouthwatering-ly good. She told me that if I didn’t start eating it right away, she was going to eat it all. Thank you! Meals are special when your kids help out or take over the kitchen!
Laurie on August 2, 2011 at 10:01PM wrote:
Do not attempt with partially thawed fish! The spinach will disintegrate by the time the fish is cooked through. Oops. I can tell this would have been delicious if I had followed the directions though :)
Timy on August 5, 2011 at 9:09AM wrote:
Thanks for sharing your beautiful thoughts to us. I found your blog on Google and read a few of your other posts. Look forward to reading more from you in the future.
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Kathryn on August 9, 2011 at 6:06PM wrote:
Hi Jessica!
My question is if you can prepare this halibut dish using the frozen filets you find in the grocery store? I am new to cooking and have a lot to learn but I’m trying. I know that the filets need to fully thaw, but was just curious if it had to be fresh fish.
I love your website and the videos that go along are extremely helpful!
jessica on August 10, 2011 at 8:39AM wrote:
Hi, Kathryn. Halibut freezes quite well so it’s a very good alternative when fresh isn’t available. Be sure to thaw it in the refrigerator before using. Good luck!
American Writer on September 4, 2011 at 10:41PM wrote:
This is a wonderful recipe I never had before…and I grew up in the Pacific Northwest where fish is everywhere! Thanks for sharing. =) And yes, fish freezes very well. It’s best to cut it to the size you need per meal and vacuum seal it for up to a year. The fish can pop from freezer to oven and your spices added in the last ten minutes of baking.
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But of course the recipes, absolutely fabulous. Those are the best videos I’ve ever watched for recipes and I can honestly say now “Hey, I can cook” lol!!
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The spinach was a hit. Absolutely lovely and very easy to make!
