Description
Tender pan-seared halibut fillets cooked with butter, lemon, and fresh parsley for a simple, elegant 4-ingredient dish. Golden, crispy outside and flaky inside, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 halibut fillets, 6 oz each
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 lemon, sliced
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Pat halibut fillets dry and season with salt and black pepper.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium-high heat and add lemon slices to infuse flavor.
- Place halibut fillets in the skillet and sear for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Remove fillets from skillet and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
- Serve immediately with lemon slices and pan juices.
Notes
- Pat fish dry to ensure a golden crust.
- Do not overcrowd the pan to cook evenly.
- Use high-quality halibut for best flavor and texture.
- Let fish rest briefly after cooking to retain juices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg