Chef Carline’s Pan-Seared Halibut Filet Recipe

Fish fanatics, gather round…Chef Carline’s, our October 2021 Chef of the Month, pan-seared halibut filet recipe is light, refreshing and full of flavor. It’s the right choice for a great dinner dish!

Ingredients

• 2 Halibut Filets
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 1/3 cup canola oil
• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil (optional)
• Fresh oregano de-sprigged
• Fresh basil chopped
• 1 teaspoon Minced garlic
• Salt to taste
• Black Pepper to taste
• Steak seasoning to taste
• 1 cup Vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon capers
• 1/3 of cup Heavy Cream
• 2 tablespoons Butter

Directions

1. In steak pan, add butter and canola oil; under high heat sear Halibut filets 2-3 minutes depending on thickness of the filet. 
2. Flip the filet to continue cooking another 2-3 minutes.  Remove from steak pan and place on a platter.
3. Add vegetable broth, olive oil (if needed), lemon juice, black pepper, salt, minced garlic, basil, oregano, capers, and heavy cream to the steak pan.
4. Stir ingredients together, bringing to a simmer for about a minute.  Serve filet on a bed of your favorite carb (e.g., potatoes, butternut squash, carrots, rice) dressed with the sauce.