Pan-Fried Halibut Steak with Light Green Sauce

Pan-fried halibut fillets are topped with an herbaceous cream sauce made with butter, heavy cream, lemon juice, and fresh parsley and basil.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 527 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 lemon, juiced
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons drained capers
• 4 (8 ounce) halibut steaks
• 4 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 0.25 cup dry white wine
• 0.25 cup melted butter
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour for dusting

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Rinse halibut steaks and pat dry. Season with salt and pepper, then dust with flour.

Step 2

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry halibut steaks in melted butter for 4 to 5 minutes, or until nicely browned and flaky. Remove from the skillet and keep warm.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to medium and stir wine into the skillet, scraping up any browned bits stuck to the bottom. Mix in lemon juice, then stir in cream. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes or until it starts to thicken. Season with parsley, basil, and capers; cook and stir for 1 more minute.

Step 4

Serve halibut with sauce spooned over top. Garnish with additional parsley if desired.