Description
Pan-Seared Halibut is a quick and elegant seafood dish featuring tender, flaky fish with a golden crust, finished with butter, garlic, and fresh herbs for a restaurant-quality meal at home.
Ingredients
- 4 halibut fillets (about 6 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Pat the halibut fillets dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Season both sides with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Place the fillets in the skillet and cook for 3–4 minutes without moving them to form a golden crust.
- Carefully flip the fillets and reduce heat to medium.
- Add butter and minced garlic to the pan. As the butter melts, spoon it over the fish to baste.
- Cook for another 3–4 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Drizzle with fresh lemon juice and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
Add capers and a splash of white wine for a Mediterranean finish.Top with a mango or pineapple salsa for a tropical twist.Use fresh thyme or dill instead of parsley for a different herb profile.Add a light dusting of flour before searing for an extra-crisp crust.Finish with a drizzle of browned butter for deeper flavor.Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheat gently. Freezing is not recommended.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
