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Roasted Halibut with Garlic Sauce

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Roasted Halibut with Garlic SauceRomulo Yanes

A super-quick take on aioli, this garlicky sauce keeps the fish incredibly moist.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    25 min

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1 3/4 pounds halibut fillet (1 1/2 inches thick)
3 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup mayonnaise
Accompaniment: lemon wedges

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 450°F with rack in middle.

    Step 2

    Put fish in an oiled shallow baking dish and sprinkle with teaspoon each of salt and pepper.

    Step 3

    Force garlic through a garlic press into a bowl, then whisk in oil and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Whisk in mayonnaise and spread over fish.

    Step 4

    Bake, uncovered, until fish is just cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes.

TagsSauceHalibutFishSeafoodMainDinnerNut FreeGluten FreeDairy FreeEasyQuickWeeknight Meals30 Minutes or Less5 Ingredients or FewerRoastGourmet
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