Active Time

　　10 min

　　Total Time

　　25 min

　　A super-quick take on aioli, this garlicky sauce keeps the fish incredibly moist.

　　

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

　　1 3/4 pounds halibut fillet (1 1/2 inches thick)

　　3 garlic cloves

　　2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

　　1/3 cup mayonnaise

　　Accompaniment: lemon wedges

　　

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450°F with rack in middle.

　　

Step 2

Put fish in an oiled shallow baking dish and sprinkle with teaspoon each of salt and pepper.

　　

Step 3

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.

　　

Step 4

Bake, uncovered, until fish is just cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes.