Gloucester Baked Halibut

Name: Gloucester Baked Halibut
Yield: serves 4
Ingredients: 3 garlic cloves, sliced; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning the fish; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 cup crushed saltine crackers; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme; 1 cup grated white-cheddar cheese; Four 6-to-8-ounce skinless halibut fillets

December 14, 2011

This delicious baked-halibut recipe came from The Gloucester House, presided over by Michael Linquata, with whom we had a lovely lunch on the porch of the restaurant. This fish is simple to make, and the recipe can easily be multiplied if you have guests coming.

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