This easy and delicious Pan pan-seared halibut recipe is perfect for a quick, nutritious meal. With crispy golden fillets and a rich, creamy lemon butter sauce, it’s sure to impress. You can easily adjust the seasonings with common ingredients, making it a flexible and tasty dish for any night of the week!
Ingredients Needed:
For the Halibut:
- 680g halibut fillets
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
For the Lemon Butter Sauce:
- 115g salted butter
- 1 medium lemon, cut in half
How To Make Pan-Seared Halibut Recipe?
- Prepare the Halibut: Dry the fillets with paper towels. Season both sides with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Heat the Pan: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat for 2 minutes.
- Sear the Fish: Add the fillets to the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes without moving them, until the edges are opaque.
- Finish Cooking: Flip the fillets and cook for another 2-4 minutes, until done. Remove and cover with foil to keep warm.
- Make the Lemon Butter Sauce: Lower heat to medium-low. Add butter to the same pan and let it melt. Stir for 2-3 minutes until it turns brown and smells nutty.
- Add Lemon Juice: Squeeze both lemon halves into the pan. Let it simmer, then cook for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve: Drizzle the lemon butter sauce onto plates. Place the halibut fillets on top and spoon more sauce over them.
Recipe Tips:
- Dry the fish: Make sure to dry the fillets well with paper towels. It helps get a crispy crust.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan: Cook the fish in batches if your pan is too small so it cooks evenly.
- Use a non-stick pan: This makes it easier to flip the fish without it sticking.
- Cook on medium-high heat: This gives a good sear without overcooking the fish.
- Taste the sauce: Before serving, taste the sauce and add more lemon or butter if needed.
How To Store Leftovers?
Refrigerate: Let the fish cool to room temperature. Then, store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Facts:
- Calories: 858 kcal
- Total Fat: 58g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Cholesterol: 230mg
- Sodium: 573mg
- Potassium: 369.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 6g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 2g
- Protein: 77g
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