SIMPLE PAN-SEARED HALIBUT

Prep: 20 mins                                                                                                   

Cook: 15 mins

Serve: 3-4

 

Ingredients: 

3 cloves garlic, minced                                                                           

juice from 1 large lemon

1/2 cup dry white wine, such as pinot grigio                                       

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus 1 tbsp for the pan

sea salt and black pepper, to taste                                                       

1 lb halibut

1 tbsp butter                                                                                          

lemon slices, for serving

How to prepare:

• In a large, shallow dish, combine garlic, lemon juice, wine and olive oil.
• Use a sharp knife to cut the halibut into 4 portions. Place portions into the dish with the marinade, turning to coat. Refrigerate for 20-30 minutes.
• Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
• Remove halibut from the marinade and season with salt and pepper. Place in the hot pan and cook until a golden crust forms on the bottom of the fish, about 3-5 minutes. Try not to move the fish around the pan a lot until the crust forms to decrease sticking.
• Flip fish and cook on the other side until cooked through.
• Add butter to the pan and let it melt, then spoon it over the top of the fish.
• Serve halibut with lemon slices.