Simple Pan Seared Halibut Recipe

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If you’re interested in trying pan seared halibut at home, follow along with this easy pan seared halibut recipe.

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Simple Pan Seared Halibut Recipe
halibut on lentils with chard
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Seafood
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings
people
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Seafood
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings
people
halibut on lentils with chard
Instructions
  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; set aside and tent loosely with foil.
  4. 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%.
  5. Add halibut back to the pan and simmer for 1 minute, spooning the liquid over the fish to keep moist.
  6. Serve immediately with lemon wedges, if desired.
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