ROASTED HALIBUT WITH GARLIC SAUCE

ROASTED HALIBUT WITH GARLIC SAUCE

SERVES4
• ACTIVE TIME:10 MIN

• START TO FINISH:25 MIN

A super-quick take on aioli, this garlicky sauce keeps the fish incredibly moist.
• 1 3/4 lb halibut fillet (1 1/2 inches thick)
• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• ACCOMPANIMENT:
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• Preheat oven to 450°F with rack in middle.
• Put fish in an oiled shallow baking dish and sprinkle with teaspoon each of salt and pepper.
• Force garlic through a garlic press into a bowl, then whisk in oil and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Whisk in mayonnaise and spread over fish.
• Bake, uncovered, until fish is just cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes