Orange Ginger Baked Halibut with Blueberry Avocado Salsa is a fresh, flavorful healthy dinner recipe! Serve it up with your favorite side dishes for an otherworldly meal. This vibrant dish is paleo, whole30, low-carb, and low-FODMAP.
As you’re well aware, I’m completely obsessed with salmon to the extent that I often have to convince myself to eat other forms of protein.
Not anymore, friends…this halibut recipe has stolen my heart and sent my taste buds singing to the outer reaches of the galaxy. Move over, salmon, there’s a new fish in town!
And since we’re on the topic, nothing makes me feel sexier than a well-composed seafood recipe. It does a badass individual make! And..
Ooh la laaaaa this is SEXY!
Let’s chat.
The marinade for this baked halibut is out of this world! Made with fresh orange juice, orange zest, coconut aminos, ginger, and avocado oil, this simple formula is perfectly sweet and tangy for the most flavorful, delightful fish!
I love the orange ginger marinade so much, I plan on using it on every form of animal protein – beef, chicken, pork, shrimp, you name it!
Psst! You can even use it as salad dressing or sauce for all your bowl recipes. The options are limitless.
Let’s dive in!
How to Make Orange Ginger Baked Halibut:
Add all of the ingredients for the orange ginger marinade to a small blender (I use my Magic Bullet) and blend until completely smooth.
Transfer the halibut fillets to a zip lock bag and pour in the marinade. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, up to 24 hours.
When you’re ready to bake, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Transfer the halibut along with the marinade to a casserole dish. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until cooked through. For a crispy finish, set the oven to the high broil setting and broil for 5 to 8 minutes, until the top of the halibut is golden-brown. This step is optional but encouraged!
While the halibut is baking, prepare the super simple blueberry avocado salsa. Simply add the ingredients for the salsa to a bowl and stir them up! Season with sea salt.
Serve baked halibut with blueberry avocado salsa and your favorite side dishes!
Suggested Side Dishes:
- Kale and Blueberry Salad with Vegan Buttermilk Dressing
- Roasted Winter Vegetable Quinoa Salad with Cider Vinaigrette
- Spicy Kale Caesar Salad with Roasted Garlic
- Pesto Quinoa Salad with Asparagus, Avocado, and Kale
- Pesto Smashed Potatoes
- German Style Potato Salad with Caramelized Onions and Chives
- Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Spinach and Grapes
Recipe Adaptations:
- You can replace the coconut aminos with liquid aminos or tamari or soy-sauce if you aren’t gluten-free.
- Swap the orange for grapefruit or lemon for a tangier approach.
- Switch up the blueberry salsa to include mangoes, strawberries, and/or pineapple.
- Replace the halibut with fish or seafood of choice.
Sexy dinner game strong!
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Orange Ginger Baked Halibut
Baked halibut infused with orange and ginger and topped with fresh blueberry and avocado salsa makes for a healthy paleo meal.
Ingredients
Orange-Ginger Halibut:
- 2 tsp orange zest
- 1 Tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 3 Tbsp coconut aminos
- 3 Tbsp avocado oil
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1 pound halibut, cut into 4 fillets
Blueberry Avocado Salsa:
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 avocado, peeled and diced
- 1/3 cup red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 Tbsp chives, chopped
- 2 Tbsp lime juice
- 1 pinch sea salt, to taste
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients for the orange ginger marinade to a small blender (I use my Magic Bullet) and blend until completely smooth.
- Transfer the halibut fillets to a zip lock bag and pour in the marinade. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, up to 24 hours.
- When you’re ready to bake, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Transfer the halibut along with the marinade to a casserole dish. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until cooked through. For a crispy finish, set the oven to the high broil setting and broil for 5 to 8 minutes, until the top of the halibut is golden-brown. This step is optional but encouraged!
- While the halibut is baking, prepare the super simple blueberry avocado salsa. Simply add the ingredients for the salsa to a bowl and stir them up! Season with sea salt. Serve baked halibut with blueberry avocado salsa and your favorite side dishes!
Notes
Nutrition Facts calculated for Halibut only - without the blueberry salsa
Nutrition Information
Yield 4 Serving Size 1 of 4Amount Per Serving Calories 268Total Fat 14gUnsaturated Fat 0gCarbohydrates 4gSugar 4gProtein 30g
arthur
Monday 20th of June 2022
the fish would go well on the grill also after the marinade?
arthur
Saturday 31st of December 2022
@Julia, thanks, have not actually done the baking but grilled the fish twice last year after marinade. it was so good we had to make it again and it will be on our list for this summer also. we enjoyed the Salsa also.
Julia
Wednesday 22nd of June 2022
You can grill the halibut instead of baking it, for sure! :)
Charmaine Davey
Wednesday 8th of June 2022
Looks fabulous, and I will n are it minus the salsa...not a blueberries fan!! Thinking of making a salsa out of cherry tomatoes, onions, and fresh dill.
Julia
Friday 10th of June 2022
Oooh, that sounds amazing! Hope you enjoy! xoxo
Ms. LDP
Monday 18th of April 2022
I made this for my family for Easter. It was excellent. Thank you!
Julia
Monday 18th of April 2022
I'm so thrilled to hear it! Thanks for letting me know! xoxo
Jen C
Saturday 6th of March 2021
Is the broil step IN ADDITION to baking for 20-25 minutes? Or instead of? Just want to be sure I don't over cook it. Thanks!
Julia
Saturday 6th of March 2021
Hi Jen!
Bake the halibut for 20 to 25 minutes at 400 degrees F (or less time if the halibut isn't very thick), then switch the oven to the high broil setting and broil for 5 to 8 minutes :)
Christina
Wednesday 30th of October 2019
This was SO good. My first time making halibut and it tasted like something we would get at a fancy restaurant. Served it with brown rice. Yum yum.