Pan-Seared Halibut Fillets in Creamy Lemon Sauce
Deliciously seared halibut fillets paired with a rich, creamy lemon sauce, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 halibut fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the halibut fillets generously with salt and pepper.
- Sear the fillets for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the fillets from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest, stirring to combine.
- Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Return the halibut to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them to coat.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Pairs excellently with garlic mashed potatoes or arugula salad. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 80mg