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Crispy Pan-Seared Halibut with Lemon Butter Sauce

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A quick and easy recipe for perfectly crispy pan-seared halibut fillets topped with a bright and luscious lemon butter sauce, ideal for elegant dinners or casual meals.

Ingredients

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  • 4 skin-on halibut fillets, about 6 ounces each
  • Salt and pepper, to season
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Juice of 1 large lemon
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the halibut fillets dry with paper towels, especially the skin side. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Wait until shimmering but not smoking.
  3. Place fillets skin-side down in the skillet and press gently with a spatula for 10 seconds to prevent curling. Cook without moving for 4-5 minutes until skin is golden brown and releases easily.
  4. Flip the fillets and cook the other side for 2-3 minutes until fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  5. Remove the fish from the skillet and keep warm covered loosely with foil.
  6. Lower heat to medium and add butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  7. Deglaze the pan with white wine or chicken broth, scraping browned bits with a wooden spoon. Simmer and reduce by half, about 2 minutes.
  8. Stir in fresh lemon juice and simmer for 30 seconds. Turn off heat and stir in chopped parsley.
  9. Spoon lemon butter sauce over halibut fillets and garnish with extra parsley. Serve immediately.

Notes

Patting the fish dry is crucial for crispy skin. Do not overcrowd the pan. Press the fillets gently after placing skin-side down to prevent curling. Use medium-high heat for best results. Watch garlic carefully to avoid burning. If dairy-free, substitute butter with vegan butter or olive oil. White wine can be replaced with chicken broth or water.

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Keywords: halibut, pan-seared fish, lemon butter sauce, crispy fish, quick dinner, easy seafood recipe

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