Halibut with Zesty Lemon Butter Sauce
A delightful dish featuring halibut fillets topped with a rich and creamy lemon butter sauce, perfect for any special occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 halibut fillets (6 ounces each)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup white wine (preferably Sauvignon Blanc)
- 2 tablespoons shallots, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into small pieces and chilled
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the halibut fillets with salt and black pepper on both sides. Let them sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes.
- Sauté the halibut in a large skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Set aside on a warm plate.
- Add the white wine and shallots to the same skillet, increase heat to high, and bring to a boil. Reduce it by half (about 3 minutes).
- Stir in the lemon zest and fresh lemon juice. Simmer for an additional 2 minutes.
- Emulsify the sauce by gradually whisking in the chilled butter pieces one at a time over medium-low heat until smooth.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed.
- Serve a halibut fillet on each plate and drizzle generously with the sauce. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
Pair this dish with a light arugula salad and a chilled glass of Sauvignon Blanc. Store leftovers separately to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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