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Gourmet Pan-Seared Halibut with Creamy Sauce

A delicious and elegant pan-seared halibut dish served with a rich, silky creamy sauce — perfect for special occasions or gourmet weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Halibut Fillets
  • 4 halibut fillets 6–8 oz each, skin removed
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Cream Sauce
  • 1 shallot minced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 0.5 cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice fresh
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • lemon zest from ½ lemon

Equipment

  • Heavy skillet
  • Mixing spoons
  • Measuring cups
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Pat halibut dry and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Sear halibut 4–5 minutes each side until golden and cooked through.
  4. Remove halibut and set aside. Sauté shallot and garlic.
  5. Deglaze with white wine, reduce by half.
  6. Add cream and Dijon mustard; simmer until thickened.
  7. Stir in lemon juice, butter, parsley, and lemon zest.
  8. Return halibut to pan, spoon sauce over, and serve.

Notes

Ensure halibut is fresh and dry before searing for best results.