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Pan-Seared Halibut in Butter Garlic Sauce and Easy Salsa

This Pan-Seared Halibut is tender halibut fillets coated in butter garlic sauce and topped with juicy citrus salsa.
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Fish, Meat Dishes, Seafood
Allergy: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Nut Free
Servings: 5
Calories: 242kcal

Equipment

  • small bowl
  • garlic press
  • Lemon squeezer
  • mixing bowl
  • tongs

Ingredients

  • lb halibut filet
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp unsalted butter

Easy Salsa:

  • 3 large tomatoes, diced
  • ¼ red onion, diced
  • 1 Tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • tsp salt
  • tsp black pepper
  • 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, & finely chopped

Instructions

  • Pat dry, room-temperature halibut filets.
    1½ lb halibut filet
  • In a small bowl, combine salt, pepper, lemon juice, and garlic.
    ¼ tsp sea salt, ¼ tsp black pepper, 2 Tbsp lemon juice,, 1 clove garlic,
  • Generously rub the mixture on the halibut, both sides
  • Heat the olive oil and butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add halibut filets. Sear for 4 minutes until golden, then turn the fillets over and sear the other side for another 4-5 minutes or until the fish reaches your desired doneness.
    ½ Tbsp olive oil, 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • While halibut is cooking, make the salsa by combining the ingredients together (tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper, & avocado).
    3 large tomatoes,, ¼ red onion,, 1 Tbsp fresh cilantro,, 1 Tbsp lemon juice, ⅛ tsp salt, ⅛ tsp black pepper, 1 avocado,, 3 cloves garlic,
  • When serving halibut, add a spoonful of salsa on each halibut filet.

Nutrition

Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 275mg | Potassium: 992mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 842IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg