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Gourmet Pan-Seared Halibut with Creamy Sauce

Tender pan-seared halibut finished with a rich, silky lemon cream sauce for a restaurant-quality seafood dinner at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, French-Inspired
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Halibut
  • 4 fillets halibut about 6 oz each
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
Creamy Sauce
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.75 cup heavy cream
  • 0.25 cup chicken or seafood broth
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice fresh
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp fresh herbs parsley or thyme, chopped

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Fish spatula
  • Measuring cups
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. Pat halibut fillets dry and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Sear halibut for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and just cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  4. Reduce heat to medium and add butter to the pan.
  5. Add garlic and sauté briefly until fragrant.
  6. Pour in broth and simmer 1–2 minutes to deglaze.
  7. Stir in cream, lemon juice, and zest; simmer until slightly thickened.
  8. Return halibut to pan, spoon sauce over, and garnish with herbs before serving.

Notes

Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.