Halibut with Zesty Lemon Beurre Blanc
A fresh and elegant halibut recipe paired with a tangy lemon beurre blanc sauce, perfect for impressing family or guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Diet: Gluten-Free
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 and let sit 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.
- Create the wine reduction by adding white wine and shallots to the skillet, bringing it to a boil and reducing by half.
- Incorporate lemon zest and juice into the wine reduction and simmer for an additional 2 minutes.
- Whisk in the chilled butter, one piece at a time, until smooth and creamy.
- Adjust the seasoning of the beurre blanc as needed.
- Serve the halibut on plates and drizzle with beurre blanc, garnishing with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Pair with creamy mashed potatoes or arugula salad. Store leftovers separately in airtight containers for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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