Servings: 4 | Prep time: 5 mins | Cook time: 10 mins
Nutritional information: (average serve)
• Calories: 425
• Protein: 32.2g
• Carbs: 2.1g
• Fat total: 32.1g
Ingredients:
HALIBUT:
4 – 6 Halibut fillets (500-700g total)
1/2 tsp Garlic powder
1/2 tsp Paprika
1 tsp Sea salt
1/4 tsp Black pepper
2 tbsp Olive oil
LEMON BUTTER SAUCE:
1/2 cup Salted butter
1 medium Lemon (cut in half)
Method
Step 1
Use paper towels to pat the halibut fillets completely dry – this will ensure even browning. Season the fish on both sides with garlic powder, paprika, sea salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
Step 2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes.
Step 3
Add the fish fillets in a single layer (you can do it in batches if all the fish won’t fit in a single layer). Sear, without moving, for 3-4 minutes, until the edges of the fish are opaque. Flip and cook for 2-4 minutes, until cooked through.
Step 4
Remove the fish from the pan and cover tightly with foil to keep warm.
Step 5
Reduce heat to medium-low. Add the butter to the same pan. Wait for it to melt, then heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the butter is browned and smells nutty.
TIP: If you like garlic, you can also use this lemon butter sauce recipe.
Step 6
Use a lemon squeezer to squeeze all the juice from both halves of the lemon into the pan. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and simmer for about 3-4 minutes, stirring often, until volume is reduced by half. The lemon butter sauce will still be thin.
Step 7
Drizzle a little lemon butter sauce over each serving plate. Place the pan seared halibut fillets over the sauce, then drizzle more sauce on top.