Herb-Crusted Halibut with Lemon Butter Sauce

Ingredients:

• 4 halibut fillets

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• ¼ cup breadcrumbs

• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

• 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped

• 1 tsp fresh dill, chopped

• 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

Lemon Butter Sauce:

• 4 tbsp butter

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 2 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tsp lemon zest

• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs, parsley, thyme, dill, and Parmesan.

3. Season halibut fillets with salt and pepper, then press the breadcrumb mixture onto the top of each fillet.

4. Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear halibut fillets 2–3 minutes per side until golden.

5. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 6–8 minutes until fish is cooked through and flakes easily.

6. For the sauce, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic, lemon juice, and zest. Cook for 1–2 minutes, then season with salt and pepper.

7. Drizzle lemon butter sauce over the halibut before serving.