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Pan-Seared Halibut with Lemon Butter Sauce

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  • Serves 4
  • Cooks in 20 mins (10m prep + 10m cook)
  • Difficulty: easy
  • Tastes: Bitter Salty Sour Sweet Umami
  • Estimated nutrition per serving

pan seared halibut with lemon butter sauce keto

local_grocery_store Ingredients

restaurant_menu Method

  1. 1.Pat the halibut fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. 2.Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the halibut fillets and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  3. 3.Remove the halibut fillets from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
  4. 4.Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  5. 5.Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the lemon juice. Season the lemon butter sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. 6.Pour the lemon butter sauce over the halibut fillets and serve immediately.

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  • chevron_rightMake sure to pat the halibut fillets dry with paper towels before seasoning them to ensure they sear properly.
  • chevron_rightBe careful not to overcook the halibut fillets or they will become dry and tough.
  • chevron_rightIf you don't have halibut, you can use any other firm white fish such as cod or sea bass.