Halibut Piccata
With just a few ingredients and less than 20 minutes, you can bring to the table this delicious Halibut Piccata. The tangy lemon and caper sauce perfectly balances the mild flavor of the halibut fish fillets.
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 498kcal
Ingredients
- 2- 6 ounce halibut fillets
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 3 garlic cloves finely chopped
- ½ cup white wine such as Pinot Grigio
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons capers
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley leaves
Instructions
- Pat the halibut fillets dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper on all sides.
- Bring a medium sized skillet to medium-high heat and drizzle 1 tablespoons of olive oil. Once hot, sear the halibut on the first side for 4-5 minutes, until deeply golden brown, then flip over and sear the other side for another 3-4 minutes. Once done, remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and chopped garlic and saute for 1 minute until fragrant and just turning golden.
- Pour in the white wine and use a spatula to scrape up any leftover bits from the bottom of the skillet. Let the wine reduce for another minute.
- Next, add the fresh lemon juice and butter and continue simmering for another 1-2 minutes until the butter melts, creating a sauce.
- Bring the sauce up to a simmer and nestle the halibut back into the sauce. Use a spoon to baste the sauce onto the halibut for another minute.
- Lower the heat to medium and add the capers and chopped parsley and continue simmering for another 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Once done, serve the halibut with piccata sauce and extra lemon, if desied.
Notes
- Pat the fish dry with paper towels, it will help the seasonings stick better.
- If your sauce is too thin, let it simmer for a few more minutes to reduce. If it's too thick, add a splash of water or broth until you reach the desired consistency.
- It's important to use fresh and good quality ingredients for the best flavors.
- Add the parsley as a garnish after plating to maintain its vibrant color and fresh flavor.
- Check the halibut closely. Thinner fillets will need less cooking time and thicker halibut fillets may need longer.
Nutrition
Calories: 498kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 1579mg | Potassium: 564mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 618IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg