Get the Recipe: Halibut Recipe
This pan seared halibut recipe is light, fresh, flaky, and flavorful! It takes less than 15 minutes from start to finish. This halibut dish is easy enough for weeknights and fancy enough for weekends!
Ingredients
- 4 halibut fillets
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- fresh herbs, to garnish
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.
Notes
- If you only have frozen halibut, thaw it completely before making this recipe.
- The halibut is done when it flakes easily with a fork.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Reheat gently in a skillet until warm.
Calories: 240kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 32g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 98mg, Sodium: 408mg, Potassium: 759mg, Fiber: 0.2g, Sugar: 0.1g, Vitamin A: 310IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 16mg, Iron: 0.4mg