Pan-Seared Halibut with Lemon Beurre Blanc
A luxurious yet approachable dish featuring flaky halibut and a rich lemon beurre blanc sauce, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 halibut fillets
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold, cut into cubes)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Asparagus, rice, or roasted potatoes (for serving)
Instructions
- Season the halibut fillets generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add the halibut fillets to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Remove the halibut and keep warm.
- Add the white wine and lemon juice to the same skillet, scraping the bottom to deglaze.
- Whisk in the cold butter cubes gradually until the sauce becomes creamy and emulsified.
- Serve the halibut topped with the lemon beurre blanc and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Pair with asparagus, rice, or roasted potatoes for a complete meal.
Notes
For best results, use fresh halibut and ensure the butter is cold for emulsification. Serve with a crisp white wine like Sauvignon Blanc.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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