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Halibut with Lemon Beurre Blanc

Halibut with Lemon Beurre Blanc: A Quick Gourmet Delight

This Halibut with Lemon Beurre Blanc recipe transforms a simple meal into an elegant feast, ready in just 25 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Halibut
  • 2 fillets Halibut Fresh or completely thawed for best flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To season the fish
For the Lemon Beurre Blanc
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Unsalted
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 cup White Wine Dry white wine, substitute with broth if needed
  • 1 medium Shallots Finely minced
Optional Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Chopped

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Whisk
  • measuring cups
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Ingredients: Measure and prepare all ingredients, including finely mincing the shallots and squeezing the lemon juice.
  2. Sear the Halibut: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, season halibut with salt, sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  3. Make the Beurre Blanc: Remove halibut, reduce heat, sauté shallots in the skillet, add white wine and simmer until reduced.
  4. Emulsify the Sauce: Whisk in cold, cubed butter until creamy, then stir in lemon juice.
  5. Combine & Serve: Plate halibut, drizzle with lemon beurre blanc, and garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with sides like steamed vegetables or a crisp salad for the best experience.

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