This recipe for Prosciutto Roasted Halibut with Fresh Thyme is a delicious way to prepare halibut! I love the salty flavor of the prosciutto wrapped around the fish, and it’s served with a buttery wine sauce.

prosciutto roasted halibut on plate with asparagus

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Prosciutto Roasted Halibut with Fresh Thyme

If you can get your hands on some halibut, this is a great recipe to make with it. Prosciutto and halibut are a beautiful, delicious pairing. And although it sounds fancy, this prosciutto roasted halibut is actually very easy to make.

🛒Ingredients needed:

halibut
salt/pepper
fresh thyme
prosciutto
olive oil
shallots
dry white wine
butter

✏️How to make Prosciutto Roasted Halibut:

*The complete, printable recipe with all ingredients and instructions is at the end of this post.

Preheat oven to 400°F.
Sprinkle the fish fillets with salt and pepper, then sprinkle 1 teaspoon of thyme on top of each fillet. Place 2 slices prosciutto on work surface, overlapping slightly. Place 1 fish fillet crosswise in the center of the prosciutto; fold the prosciutto over the fish fillet (wrapped up like a blanket). Repeat with the remaining prosciutto and fish fillets.
Heat the oil in a medium ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the prosciutto wrapped fish, seam-side down. Cook until the prosciutto is brown on all sides, about 1 minute per side. Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast the fish until cooked through, about 6 minutes. Transfer to plates for serving.
Add the shallot to the same skillet; sauté over medium-high heat until beginning to brown, about 1 minute. Add the wine and the remaining 2 teaspoons of thyme. Simmer until the sauce is slightly reduced, about 1 minute. Whisk in the butter. Drizzle the sauce over the fish and serve.

➡️Recipe Tips:

Don’t worry it your wrapped halibut bundles don’t look perfect. It’s the taste that counts!
Be sure not to overcook. Remember overcooked fish is dry fish.
If preparing this recipe as gluten free, just be sure to use a brand of prosciutto that is known to be free of gluten.

✔️What to serve with Prosciutto Roasted Halibut:

I love this halibut with chilled asparagus with feta vinaigrette (pictured). The warm fish and cool asparagus is a winning combination.
For a more classic comfort food meal, serve it with Perfect Mashed Potatoes. The potatoes can soak up some of that delicious sauce.
A special meal like this one calls for a nice glass of wine. I think Prosciutto Roasted Halibut pairs nicely with a good pinot noir.

❤️Why I love this recipe:

Halibut is a favorite fish for me. I love its firm, yet almost creamy texture.
This is an impressive dish, making it perfect for guests or on special occasions.
It isn’t easy to get such a fabulous entree in under 40 minutes!

Here are a few more halibut recipes you might like to try:

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Prosciutto Wrapped Halibut with Fresh Thyme

Wrapped in prosciutto and topped with a simple butter-wine sauce, this halibut is outstanding!

Recipe Details

Prep Time: 25

Cook Time: 12

Total Time: 37

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: halibut, prosciutto, thyme

Servings: servings

Calories: 310kcal

Author: RecipeGirl.com (Adapted from Bon Appetit)

Ingredients

Four 5-ounce halibut fillets
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon freshly chopped thyme, divided
8 thin slices prosciutto
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ cup chopped shallots
½ cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F.
Sprinkle the fish fillets with salt and pepper, then sprinkle 1 teaspoon of thyme on top of each fillet. Place 2 slices prosciutto on work surface, overlapping slightly. Place 1 fish fillet crosswise in the center of the prosciutto; fold the prosciutto over the fish fillet (wrapped up like a blanket). Repeat with the remaining prosciutto and fish fillets.
Heat the oil in a medium ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the prosciutto wrapped fish, seam-side down. Cook until the prosciutto is brown on all sides, about 1 minute per side. Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast the fish until cooked through, about 6 minutes. Transfer to plates for serving.
Add the shallot to the same skillet; sauté over medium-high heat until beginning to brown, about 1 minute. Add the wine and the remaining 2 teaspoons of thyme. Simmer until the sauce is slightly reduced, about 1 minute. Whisk in the butter. Drizzle the sauce over the fish and serve.

Notes

If preparing this recipe as gluten free, just be sure to use a brand of prosciutto that is known to be free of gluten.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving, Calories: 310kcal, Carbohydrates: 3g, Protein: 29g, Fat: 17g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 95mg, Sodium: 546mg, Potassium: 715mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 359IU, Vitamin C: 4mg, Calcium: 26mg, Iron: 1mg