Easy Pan-Fried Halibut

Halibut is basted with a delicious butter and honey sauce, then quickly seared in the skillet for an easy meal that's on the table in under 30 minutes.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 281 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 1 pound fresh halibut fillet
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 lemon, juiced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine butter, honey, lemon juice, garlic, soy sauce, and pepper in a small bowl. Transfer a small amount of the mixture to another small bowl and reserve for serving.

Step 2

Portion halibut by cutting it into three pieces with a sharp knife. Brush each side with the remaining butter-honey mixture.

Step 3

Heat a skillet over high heat until sizzling hot. Add halibut and sear for 90 seconds on each side. Reduce the heat to medium and cook until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Serve with reserved butter-honey marinade.