How to Bake Skin-On Pacific Halibut
March 31st, 2026A Classic Method for Easy Weeknight Fish
This method is especially versatile — whether you add a simple drizzle of olive oil or layer on herbs and aromatics, the mild, slightly sweet flavor of halibut shines through. Ideal for easy weeknight meals, baked halibut delivers consistent, no-stress results with minimal hands-on time.
We recommend cooking Pacific halibut with the skin on, and then removing the skin before serving. (However, the skin is safe to eat, if desired.)
How to Bake Skin-On Pacific Halibut
By Wild Alaskan Company
Prep time
10 minutes
Cook Time
16 minutes
Total time
26 minutes
Yield
1 serving
Ingredients
- 1 (5 oz. ) portion Pacific Halibut Skin-On
- Salt and pepper
- Extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400F.
2. Meanwhile, pat halibut dry with a tea towel or paper towel, then season with salt and pepper and place on rimmed baking sheet or baking dish skin-side down if applicable. Optional: line the baking sheet/dish with parchment paper first.
3. Drizzle olive oil over Pacific halibut, evenly coating both sides of the fish.
4. Transfer to center rack in oven and set timer for 13 minutes. Pacific halibut is medium-done when it has reached an internal temperature of 130F on an instant-read thermometer at its thickest part, or when it can be flaked easily with a fork. If not quite done, allow to cook for a couple minutes more.
5. Remove skin, then enjoy immediately.
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have a certain medical condition. The FDA recommends an internal temperature of 145°F for cooked fish.
