⏱ 55 min total

Halibut in Chard Leaves with Lemon-Thyme Butter

Name: Halibut in Chard Leaves with Lemon-Thyme Butter
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ¼ tbsp Thyme; 1 slice (1/8 of fruit) Lemon; ¼ tbsp Lemon juice; ¼ tbsp chopped Chives; 1 fillet Halibut; ½ tsp Lemon zest; 1 leaf Swiss chard; ¼ stick Butter

Per 1 serving · 504 g · 8 ingredients

Calories

588

29%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
77g
53% of calories
Carbs
4g
3% of calories
Fat
29g
44% of calories

Portion

✓ Protein-dense
✓ Keto-friendly

At a glance

One serving of Halibut in Chard Leaves with Lemon-Thyme Butter (504 g) has 588 calories, with 77 g of protein, 4 g of carbohydrates and 29 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from protein (53% of calories). It is high in protein (154% DV), Vitamin A (47% DV) and Vitamin C (31% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 79% and 87% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

117cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

13g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

1.5g

0.6 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein154%
Vitamin A47%
Vitamin C31%
Vitamin D131%
Vitamin E27%
Vitamin K335%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Thiamine17%
Riboflavin (B2)12%
Folate (B9)15%
Zinc15%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Saturated fat79%
Cholesterol87%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 20 minCook 35 min

1
Preheat oven to 450°F.
2
Let butter soften at room temperature. Halve chard leaves lengthwise, removing the center stem. Finely chop thyme, and slice lemon.
3
Mix butter, lemon juice, chopped thyme, chives, and lemon zest in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4
Place one 12-inch squares of foil on work surface for each serving being prepared. Overlap 2 chard halves at the center edge on each square. Season fillets with salt and pepper, spread with lemon-thyme butter, and top each with a lemon slice.
5
Place 1 fillet on the widest part of chard, fold the bottom leaf over the fillet, and roll up. Enclose each in foil and bake on a rimmed baking sheet until fish is opaque in the center, about 12 to 14 minutes. Serve in packets.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (504 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	425 μg	47%
Vitamin C	28 mg	31%
Vitamin D	20 μg	131%
Vitamin E	4 mg	27%
Vitamin K	402 μg	335%
Thiamine	0.2 mg	17%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.2 mg	12%
Niacin	27 mg	168%
Vitamin B6	2 mg	174%
Folate (B9)	58 μg	15%
Vitamin B12	5 μg	189%
Pantothenic acid	2 mg	32%
Choline	266 mg	48%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	71 mg	7%
Iron	2 mg	21%
Potassium	1,995 mg	42%
Magnesium	136 mg	32%
Phosphorus	995 mg	142%
Zinc	2 mg	15%
Copper	0.3 mg	28%
Manganese	0.2 mg	9%
Selenium	187 μg	340%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	5 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0.2 g	—
Alpha carotene	22 μg	—
Arginine	5 g	—
Aspartic acid	9 g	—
Beta carotene	1,832 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	1 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	1 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0.1 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0.3 g	—
Fluoride	1 μg	—
Fructose	0.1 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	0.1 g	—
Glutamic acid	13 g	—
Glycine	4 g	—
Histidine	3 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	4 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	7 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	8 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	3 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	8 g	—
Phenylalanine	3 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	2 g	—
Proline	3 g	—
Retinol	271 μg	—
Serine	3 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	0 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	4 g	—
Total omega 3	1 g	—
Total omega 6	1 g	—
Tryptophan	1 g	—
Tyrosine	3 g	—
Valine	4 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	20 μg	—

Burning 588 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

112min
Walking (3.5 mph)
71min
Cycling (moderate)
49min
Running (6 mph)
83min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Halibut in Chard Leaves with Lemon-Thyme Butter?

One serving of Halibut in Chard Leaves with Lemon-Thyme Butter (1 serving) has 588 calories, which works out to 117 calories per 100 g. That is about 29% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Halibut in Chard Leaves with Lemon-Thyme Butter high in protein?

Yes. It has 77 g of protein per serving, and 53% of its calories come from protein (13 g of protein per 100 calories).

Is Halibut in Chard Leaves with Lemon-Thyme Butter keto-friendly?

It can fit a ketogenic diet: 2 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 3% of calories.

How much sodium is in Halibut in Chard Leaves with Lemon-Thyme Butter?

383 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Halibut in Chard Leaves with Lemon-Thyme Butter?

0.6 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (504 g)

Calories588

% Daily Value*

Total fat 29g	37%
Saturated fat 16g	79%
Trans fat 0.9g
Cholesterol 261mg	87%
Sodium 383mg	17%
Total carbohydrate 4g	1%
Dietary fiber 1.5g	5%
Total sugars 0.6g
Protein 77g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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