Baked Halibut with Lemon Caper Butter

Ingredients

• Halibut fillets (4 (6 ounces each))
• Salt (to taste)
• Black pepper (to taste)
• Unsalted butter (1/2 cup (1 stick))
• Fresh parsley (2 tablespoons, chopped)
• Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
• Capers (2 tablespoons, rinsed and drained)
• Lemon juice (2 tablespoons, freshly squeezed)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
3. Season both sides of the halibut fillets with salt and pepper, then place them on the prepared baking sheet.
4. Bake the fillets in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
5. While the fish is baking, melt the unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
6. Once the butter is melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
7. Stir in the lemon juice and capers, allowing the mixture to warm through for another minute.
8. Remove the saucepan from the heat and fold in the chopped parsley, mixing well.
9. When the halibut is done baking, carefully remove it from the oven. Spoon the lemon caper butter generously over each fillet.
10. Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley if desired.