Simple Pan Seared Halibut Recipe

If you're interested in trying pan seared halibut at home, follow along with this easy pan seared halibut recipe.Simple Pan Seared Halibut Recipe - - halibut filets, olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, unsalted butter, minced garlic, white wine, parsley, lemon, cut into 4 wedges (optional), Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until thoroughly heated.; Pat each halibut filet dry with a paper towel. Then, season each with salt, pepper, and paprika. ; Place halibut fillets in the pan in a single layer, keeping room between each one. Allow to sear for 3-4 minutes on one side until golden brown. Then, flip to the other side and sear for another 2-3 minutes until the fish is opaque and cooked through. Remove fish from the pan; set aside and tent loosely with foil.; Turn the pan to medium-low. Add butter to the pan and allow to melt. Then, add minced garlic. Cook for 30-60 seconds until fragrant. Slowly pour in the wine; stir. Simmer until the wine reduces by about 50%.; Add halibut back to the pan and simmer for 1 minute, spooning the liquid over the fish to keep moist. ; Serve immediately with lemon wedges, if desired. ; -

Simple Pan Seared Halibut Recipe

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SERVINGS

4 people

PRE TIME

2

COOK TIME

10

Course

Main Dish

Cuisine

Seafood

Learn how to make this recipe with straightforward instructions, helpful technique notes, and pro tips for better flavor and texture. We include timing guidance, doneness targets, and serving recommendations so you can cook with confidence.

INGREDIENTS

• 4 halibut filets
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp unsalted butter
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 1 tbsp parsley
• 1 lemon
• cut into 4 wedges (optional)

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until thoroughly heated.
2. Pat each halibut filet dry with a paper towel. Then, season each with salt, pepper, and paprika.
3. Place halibut fillets in the pan in a single layer, keeping room between each one. Allow to sear for 3-4 minutes on one side until golden brown. Then, flip to the other side and sear for another 2-3 minutes until the fish is opaque and cooked through. Remove fish from the pan
4. set aside and tent loosely with foil.
5. Turn the pan to medium-low. Add butter to the pan and allow to melt. Then, add minced garlic. Cook for 30-60 seconds until fragrant. Slowly pour in the wine
6. stir. Simmer until the wine reduces by about 50%.
7. Add halibut back to the pan and simmer for 1 minute, spooning the liquid over the fish to keep moist.
8. Serve immediately with lemon wedges, if desired.