Description
This easy and healthy halibut recipe features a perfectly pan-broiled fillet with a bright lemon-butter sauce. It’s a quick dinner idea packed with protein and flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 halibut fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp olive oil or unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika (optional, for color)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
Preheat & Prepare:
- Preheat a cast-iron skillet or heavy pan over medium-high heat.
- Pat halibut fillets dry with paper towels.
2️⃣ Season & Sear:
- Rub fillets with salt, pepper, and paprika (if using).
- Add olive oil or butter to the skillet.
- Sear halibut for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and opaque in the center.
3️⃣ Make the Lemon Sauce:
- Reduce heat to low, add garlic, and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Pour in lemon juice and zest, spooning the sauce over the fish.
4️⃣ Garnish & Serve:
- Remove from heat, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg