Drench this wild-caught Halibut with Browned Butter Caper Sauce for a one-of-a-kind, tangy, and savory touch. Elevate your meal to gourmet dining in just a few steps.
Serving Size: 4 Servings
Cook Time: Cook Time: ~20 minutes
Ingredients
Halibut:
- 4 Halibut fillets (6 oz each)
- Kosher salt
- Fresh cracked black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Smoked paprika
- Olive oil
Browned Butter Caper Sauce:
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp capers, drained
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- Optional: pinch red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Pat Halibut dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil.
- Sear Halibut 3–4 minutes per side until golden and just cooked through. Remove and tent loosely with foil.
- In the same skillet, lower heat to medium. Add butter and cook until melted, foamy, and lightly browned with a nutty aroma.
- Add garlic and capers; sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, parsley, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Spoon browned butter caper sauce over Halibut and serve immediately.
Serve this dish alongside your favorite seasonal sides and enjoy a timeless seafood classic that never goes out of style.
