Buttermilk-Crusted Halibut, Oven-Baked
Buttermilk-Crusted Halibut, Oven-Baked features tender fillets soaked in tangy buttermilk, then coated with crushed seasoned rye crackers for a crisp, flavorful crust. Greek seasoning adds herbaceous, peppery notes that balance the buttery richness. Serve this comforting fish for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering when you want a crunchy exterior with moist, delicate fish inside.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Buttermilk-Crusted Halibut, Oven-Baked, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy Density
- 70 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 13
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 30
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 50
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
Place a large resealable plastic bag in a bowl. Pour in the buttermilk and the salt. Add the halibut fillets and seal the bag. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to 1 day.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
- 3
Put half of the crackers and half of the Greek seasoning in a blender. Cover and pulse until finely ground. Pour into a shallow bowl, then repeat with the remaining crackers and Greek seasoning. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs with the water.
- 4
Take the halibut out of the bag and discard the marinade.
- 5
Dip the fish into the egg mixture, then coat it in the crumbs until evenly covered.
- 6
Place the coated fillets in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish, keeping them from touching so they do not stick together. Drizzle the butter over the fish.
- 7
Bake uncovered in the preheated oven until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, about 45 minutes.
- Calories 714.04 kcal High 36%
- Protein 52.45 g Good Source 105%
- Carbohydrate 36.29 g 13%
- Total Fat 38.71 g High 50%
- Saturated Fat 20.82 g High 104%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 353.03 mg High 118%
- Sodium 762.53 mg High 33%
- Dietary Fiber 3.97 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 7.85 g --
- Added Sugars 0.32 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 226.53 mg Moderate 17%
- Iron 3.33 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 224.74 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 142.75 mcg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin C 2.24 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.73 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Buttermilk Crusted Halibut, Oven Baked is made with 8 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Butter, Buttermilk, Eggs, and Greek Seasoning. Each serving provides about 714.04 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Buttermilk-Crusted Halibut, Oven-Baked made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Buttermilk, Eggs, Greek Seasoning, Halibut. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Buttermilk-Crusted Halibut, Oven-Baked?
- About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 714.04 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Buttermilk-Crusted Halibut, Oven-Baked easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 8 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Buttermilk-Crusted Halibut, Oven-Baked healthy?
- Buttermilk-Crusted Halibut, Oven-Baked has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 714.04 calories and 52.45 g of protein, or 105% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 762.53 mg (33% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 20.82 g (104% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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