Savory Halibut with Lemon Beurre Blanc for Effortless Elegance

This Breathtaking Halibut with Lemon Beurre Blanc elevates dinner into a show-stopping feast, perfect for impressing your loved ones.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 2 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Seafood

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Halibut

2 fillets Halibut Fresh or thawed frozen, pat dry before cooking
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

For the Lemon Beurre Blanc Sauce

1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Cut into cubes
1/4 cup White Wine Dry vermouth or broth can substitute
2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Fresh is best, bottled is suitable
1 tablespoon Shallots Finely chopped

Optional Enhancements

to taste Fresh Herbs Dill or tarragon recommended
to taste Additional Seasonings Consider cayenne for heat

Equipment

Skillet
Whisk
Measuring cups
Cutting Board
Knife

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Start by measuring and preparing all your ingredients. Pat dry the halibut fillet.
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add oil, and sear halibut skin-side down for 4-5 minutes.
Flip halibut and cook for another 3-4 minutes until opaque and flakes easily. Transfer to a warm plate.
In the same skillet, sauté chopped shallots until translucent, about 2 minutes. Deglaze with white wine and reduce by half.
Lower heat and whisk in unsalted butter, one piece at a time, until emulsified. Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
Plate the halibut, spoon sauce over. Serve with seasonal sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 600mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Best enjoyed immediately. If leftover, store halibut and sauce separately. Reheat gently to maintain texture.

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