Pan Seared Halibut with Lemon Herb Sauce

Ingredients

Halibut fillets

4 (6 oz each)

Olive oil

2 tablespoons

Salt

to taste

Black pepper

to taste

Lemon

1, juiced and zested

Fresh herbs (such as thyme or parsley)

1/4 cup, chopped

Instructions

1. Begin by seasoning the halibut fillets generously with salt and black pepper on both sides. Allow them to sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes to enhance the flavor.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
3. Carefully place the halibut fillets in the skillet, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes on one side until golden brown.
4. Gently flip the fillets and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
5. Once cooked, remove the halibut from the skillet and transfer to a serving plate.
6. In the same skillet, reduce the heat to low and add the lemon juice and zest, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pan to incorporate flavor.
7. Stir in the chopped fresh herbs, allowing the sauce to warm through for about 1 minute.
8. Drizzle the lemon herb sauce over the halibut fillets and serve immediately, garnished with additional herbs if desired.