
Halibut Recipe
This halibut recipe is the quickest and easiest way to make seafood! This simple pan-seared halibut dish with a zesty lemon butter sauce can be whipped up in only 11 minutes. Halibut is my top choice when I am craving fish! I love that halibut feels like an indulgent seafood meal at home. It elevates the dining experience, making you feel as if you’re in a fancy restaurant!
Author: Organically Addison
Meal Type: Eggs Free
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: EASY
Prep. Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Total Time: 11 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 173 kcal per serving
Ingredients
- 4 - halibut fillets
- 1 tsp - garlic powder
- ½ tsp - paprika
- ½ tsp - black pepper
- ½ tsp - sea salt
- 1 tbsp - olive oil
- 2 tablespoons - unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp - lemon juice
- fresh herbs
Instructions
- First, pat the halibut fillets dry with paper towels. Season all over with garlic powder, paprika, pepper, and sea salt.
- Add the olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Then, carefully add in the seasoned halibut. Cook for 3 minutes on the first side. Then, add in the butter and lemon juice.
- Carefully flip the fish and cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes, or until the fish is flaky.
- Lastly, remove the fish from the pan. Garnish the halibut with fresh herbs and some of the sauce from the pan.
Nutrition
Energy: 173 kcal | Total Fat: 11 g | Saturated: 1 g | Trans: 0 g | Unsaturated: 0 g | Cholesterol: 90 mg | Total Carbs: 1 g | Fiber: 0 g | Sugars: 0 g | Proteins: 28 g | Sodium: 395 mg | Polyunsaturated: 1 g | Monounsaturated: 3 g
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