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Pan Seared Halibut with Lemon Caper Sauce

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This dish features perfectly seared halibut topped with a zesty lemon caper sauce, creating a restaurant-quality meal that’s quick and healthy for any occasion.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 24 ounces Fresh halibut, skinless, cut into 4 equal fillets
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Sea salt
  • 2 Tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 6 Tablespoons Unsalted butter, divided
  • 1 small Lemon, sliced
  • 3 Tablespoons Garlic, minced
  • 1 Tablespoon Shallots, minced
  • ½ cup Dry white wine (Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc)
  • 2 Tablespoons Capers, drained
  • 4 Tablespoons Lemon juice, divided
  • 1 Tablespoon Flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup Crab meat, shredded

Instructions

  • Pat the halibut fillets dry and season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat a sauté pan over medium-high heat with olive oil and butter.
  • Sear the halibut for about 5 minutes on each side until golden.
  • Sear lemon slices in the same pan for about a minute.
  • Sauté minced garlic and shallots in olive oil and butter until fragrant.
  • Add white wine to reduce and concentrate flavors.
  • Stir in capers and lemon juice, then swirl in remaining butter.
  • Warm halibut fillets in the sauce for about a minute.
  • Combine crab meat with lemon juice for a topping.
  • Serve halibut topped with crab mixture and lemon caper sauce, garnished with parsley.

Notes

Pat halibut dry for a better sear.
Use fresh ingredients for enhanced flavor.
Adjust capers for a milder taste if desired.

  • Author: jesseca
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Sauté
  • Cuisine: Seafood

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 1
  • Sodium: 600
  • Fat: 24
  • Saturated Fat: 10
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 6
  • Fiber: 0
  • Protein: 29
  • Cholesterol: 80