You're going to love this delightfully crispy on the outside, tender on the inside baked halibut with a parmesan panko crust. It's so easy to pull together and results in a wonderful dish.

I'm a big fan of halibut - it's a firmer white fish than cod or tilapia and has more a steak-like texture. It still has the subtle, slightly sweet flavor we love in white fish. I also have a grilled halibut recipe that's delicious, but this recipe will be popular with people who are slightly skeptical about fish.

Parmesan panko baked halibut on a white plate with a silver fork.

Flavorful Baked Fish Features

This simple baked fish recipe is so easy to pull together and tastes fantastic!
The combination of panko and parm with seasonings crisps up so well and perfectly complements the halibut without overwhelming it.

Baked Halibut Ingredients

Halibut - a sweeter white fish with a firm texture. Perfect for even non fish lovers - it has a less 'fishy' taste. Choose a bright white fillet with no visible bruising or fishy smell.
Butter - a little melted butter adds great flavor and keeps the crispy topping stuck to the fish.
Panko Breadcrumbs - flavorful, light breadcrumbs that crisp up easily in the oven.
Parmesan Cheese - creamy, savory flavor that adds richness to the crispy topping.
Seasonings - you'll use fresh thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to season the fish.

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Baked parmesan panko halibut on a white plate with slices of lemon.

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Crispy Baked Halibut

This delicious oven baked crispy parmesan panko halibut recipe is simple to pull together and makes for a tasty meal!

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 25

Servings: servings

Author: Emily Wilson

Equipment

1 Sheet Pan

Ingredients

1 pound Halibut fillet
1 ½ tablespoons butter melted
½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
¼ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
⅓ cup Panko breadcrumbs
3 tablespoons Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme chopped
½ teaspoon Onion Powder
½ teaspoon Garlic Powder

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Pat halibut fillet(s) dry with a paper towel. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet and brush with the melted butter. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Combine the panko breadcrumbs, parmesan, thyme, onion powder, and garlic powder in a mixing bowl. Stir till combined.
Sprinkle the panko mixture over the halibut. Press it down to make sure it sticks to the fish.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the fish flakes apart and reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F on an instant read thermometer.