Pan-Seared Halibut with Lemon Butter Sauce
Delicious pan-seared halibut served with a tangy lemon butter sauce
Ingredients
- 2 halibut fillets, commercially frozen raw
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Thaw the halibut fillets according to package instructions.
Pat the halibut fillets dry with paper towels.
Season the halibut fillets with salt and pepper.
Dredge the halibut fillets in flour, shaking off any excess.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the halibut fillets to the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.
Remove the halibut fillets from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in the lemon juice and cook for another minute.
Return the halibut fillets to the skillet and spoon the lemon butter sauce over them.
Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to heat through.
Garnish with chopped parsley.
Serve the pan-seared halibut with lemon butter sauce immediately.