Sheet Pan Cajun Halibut
Sheet Pan Cajun Halibut
Ingredients
For the Halibut and Vegetables
- 4 halibut fillets, about 6 ounces each, 1-inch thick
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into 1/2-inch strips
- 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and sliced into 1/2-inch strips
- 1/2 red onion, sliced into 1/2-inch wedges
- 1 zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch half-moons
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Cajun Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more, to taste
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 4 lemon wedges
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
In a small bowl, combine all the Cajun seasoning ingredients: paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, dried thyme, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
On the prepared sheet pan, arrange the sliced red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, red onion, and zucchini. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and toss to coat evenly.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Sprinkle about 1 tablespoon of the Cajun seasoning over the vegetables and toss again to ensure they are well coated. Spread the vegetables in a single layer on one half of the sheet pan.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Pat the halibut fillets dry with paper towels. Place them on the other half of the sheet pan, leaving some space between each fillet. Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the halibut.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Generously sprinkle the remaining Cajun seasoning over the halibut fillets, ensuring they are evenly coated on all sides.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the halibut is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, and the vegetables are tender-crisp. Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of your fish.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400
- 8
Remove the sheet pan from the oven. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
⏱️ 1 min
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Sheet Pan Cajun Halibut
Ingredients
For the Halibut and Vegetables
- 4 halibut fillets, about 6 ounces each, 1-inch thick
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into 1/2-inch strips
- 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and sliced into 1/2-inch strips
- 1/2 red onion, sliced into 1/2-inch wedges
- 1 zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch half-moons
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Cajun Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more, to taste
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 4 lemon wedges
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
In a small bowl, combine all the Cajun seasoning ingredients: paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, dried thyme, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
On the prepared sheet pan, arrange the sliced red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, red onion, and zucchini. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and toss to coat evenly.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Sprinkle about 1 tablespoon of the Cajun seasoning over the vegetables and toss again to ensure they are well coated. Spread the vegetables in a single layer on one half of the sheet pan.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Pat the halibut fillets dry with paper towels. Place them on the other half of the sheet pan, leaving some space between each fillet. Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the halibut.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Generously sprinkle the remaining Cajun seasoning over the halibut fillets, ensuring they are evenly coated on all sides.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the halibut is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, and the vegetables are tender-crisp. Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of your fish.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400 - 8
Remove the sheet pan from the oven. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
⏱️ 1 min