Description
Mediterranean magic unfolds with sheet pan halibut, blending citrusy orange and licorice-like fennel into a quick, elegant seafood dinner. Succulent halibut emerges perfectly roasted, promising coastal flavors that invite you to savor each Mediterranean-inspired bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 halibut fillets
- 1 bulb fennel, sliced
- 1 orange, thinly sliced
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oven to 425°F and prepare a sheet pan with foil for easy cleanup and even cooking.
- Arrange fennel across the pan, coating with olive oil and sprinkling with garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper for enhanced flavor infusion.
- Roast fennel for approximately 10 minutes until it softens and develops a slight golden edge, creating a caramelized base.
- Carefully position halibut fillets atop the partially roasted fennel, drizzling with remaining olive oil and seasoning generously with additional Italian herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Artfully layer orange slices over the fish to impart citrusy moisture and bright flavor during cooking.
- Return pan to oven and roast for 8-12 minutes, monitoring fish until it becomes translucent, flakes effortlessly, and reaches perfect doneness.
- Remove from oven and garnish with freshly chopped parsley to add a vibrant, herbaceous finishing touch.
- Serve immediately while fish remains warm and fennel retains its tender, aromatic quality.
Notes
- Swap halibut with other delicate white fish like cod or sea bass if unavailable, ensuring similar cooking times for perfect texture.
- Use mandarin or blood oranges for a sweeter, more intense citrus flavor that caramelizes beautifully during roasting.
- Prevent overcooking fish by checking internal temperature reaches 145°F and watching for opaque, flaky texture that separates easily with fork.
- Enhance Mediterranean profile by adding kalamata olives or sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over dish just before serving for extra depth and richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-22 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg