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Pan-Seared Halibut with Lemon Garlic Butter

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A delicious and easy recipe for pan-seared halibut fillets served with a rich lemon garlic butter sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 4 halibut fillets (6 oz each)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper (to taste)
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice (fresh)
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp parsley (chopped)

Instructions

  1. Pat halibut dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and sear fish for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  3. Remove fish from the pan and set aside.
  4. Add butter to the same pan and let it melt.
  5. Add minced garlic, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the melted butter.
  6. Return the halibut to the pan briefly to spoon sauce over the fish.
  7. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Ensure the skillet is hot enough before adding the halibut for a perfect golden crust. Adjust the lemon juice and zest based on your preferred tanginess.

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