Sesame-Thyme Crusted Halibut

• lemon juice↗1 tablespoon
• extra virgin olive oil↗1 tablespoon
• garlic, minced↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• fresh ground pepper, to taste↗

  to taste

• halibut, cut into 2 portions (or mahi-mahi)↗8 ounces
• toasted sesame seeds↗1 tablespoon
• dried thyme leaves↗1 teaspoon
• kosher salt↗1⁄8 teaspoon
• lemon wedge

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 450°F Line a baking sheet with foil.

2. 2

   Mix lemon juice, oil, garlic and pepper in a shallow glass dish.

3. 3

   Add fish and turn to coat; cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, combine sesame seeds and thyme in a small bowl.

5. 5

   Sprinkle the fish with salt and coat evenly with the sesame seed mixture, covering the sides as well as the top.

6. 6

   Transfer the fish to the prepared baking sheet and roast until just cooked through, 10 to 14 minutes.

7. 7

   Serve with lemon wedges.