Spicy Summery Baked Halibut Recipe
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
5 minutes
Servings:
2 Servings
Ingredients
  • ‌1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons Aleppo chile flakes, divided
  • 1 pound halibut filet
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400 F.
  2. Divide the kosher salt and 1 teaspoon chile flakes between the two sides of the halibut.
  3. Gently brush the filet with the olive oil.
  4. Add the halibut to a baking dish and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145 F.
  5. While the fish is cooking, melt 1 tablespoon butter, the balsamic vinegar, and the remaining chile flakes in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  6. Reduce the sauce until it thickens, stirring occasionally, approximately 5 to 7 minutes.
  7. Finish by stirring in the remaining 3 tablespoons butter. Remove the sauce from the heat.
  8. Stir in the tomatoes. Season with the remaining ½ teaspoon salt, if desired.
  9. Drizzle the sauce over the fish and garnish with fresh herbs, such as dill, if desired.