Pan-Seared Halibut with Lemon Beurre Blanc
A delightful seafood dish featuring halibut fillets seared to perfection and served with a rich lemon beurre blanc sauce.
- 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: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 halibut fillets
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Fresh parsley, chopped (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 large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the halibut fillets for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove the fish from the skillet and keep warm.
- Add the dry white wine and lemon juice to the skillet, and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the heavy cream, cooking until it thickens slightly.
- Whisk in the butter gradually until the sauce is smooth.
- Return the halibut to the skillet and coat with the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with asparagus, rice, or roasted potatoes.
Notes
Pair with bright green vegetables or a light salad; best enjoyed with a glass of dry white wine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 50g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg