Halibut Recipe | Primavera Kitchen (2024)

Light, flakey, and moist, you are going to love this Garlic Butter Halibut Recipe. It’s so easy to make with only a few simple ingredients. This easy halibut recipe cooks up quickly, making it the perfect weeknight meal!

I love pan-searing halibut for weeknight dinners. It comes together so quickly and easily that it makes busy nights feel stress-free. If you’ve tried my Pan Seared Salmon Recipe, Garlic Butter Cod Recipe, Garlic Butter Tilapia Recipe, Garlic Butter Trout Recipe, Brazilian Fish Stew or Baked Salmon Recipe, then you’re going to love this halibut recipe. It cooks quickly in the pan and is packed with garlic butter flavours.

Ingredients to Make Halibut Recipe

• Olive oil — I like to use olive oil but you can use another oil such as avocado oil if you prefer.
• Halibut — Try to find a high-quality halibut. If buying fresh, check for white, glossy flesh. Fresh halibut should also not smell fishy. For frozen halibutfillets, check to make sure that there aren’t any dried-out edges.
• Seasoning: I use garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to season my halibut. For extra heat, add red pepper.
• Butter — Make sure to use unsalted butter as we are already seasoning with salt.
• Garlic cloves — Minced the garlic finely.
• Fresh rosemary — Chop some fresh rosemary for garnish. If you don’t have fresh rosemary, you can use other fresh herbs like parsley, cilantro or dill.
• Lemon juice – it’s optional but I love to squeeze a little bit of fresh lemon juice on top of my fish. It adds more flavour. If you prefer, you can also add lime juice instead.

How to Cook Halibut

Prepare the Halibut Recipe

• In a large skillet heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
• Pat halibut dry with a paper towel and season both sides of the fish with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt and pepper.

Tip: If your halibut was in the fridge, let your fish comes to room temperature for about 15 minutes before cooking.

Sear the Halibut Fish

• Place the halibut fillets in a large cast-iron skillet and turn the heat to medium heat.
• Sear the halibut for 3-4 minutes.
• Using a turner, flip your halibut fillets over to cook the other side.
• Set aside once the halibut is cooked.

Make the Garlic Butter Sauce

• Reduce the heat to low and add butter to the skillet.
• When it melts, add garlic. Cook for about 30 seconds or 1 minute. Keep a close eye on the garlic as you don’t want it to burn.
• Add the halibut back to the pan and spoon the sauce over the fillets. You might have to tilt the pan a bit. Garnish with fresh rosemary or fresh parsley. You can also garnish it with lemon zest.

How To Store Leftovers

• Storage – When the halibut is cooked and cool, I like to transfer leftover my halibut fish to an airtight glass container and keep in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Or, portion them out into meal prep containers to have for lunches throughout the week.
• Reheating – For best results, heat in a pan on the stove so the halibut doesn’t dry out. You can also heat in the microwave along with some sides for a full meal at once.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Do You Eat with Halibut Recipe

Here are some ideas of what to serve with your pan-seared halibut recipe:

Halibut pair well with an array of delicious sides. Try Garlic Parmesan Cauliflower Rice or Mushroom Cauliflower “Rice” Skillet for savory flavors that complement the fish.

For variety, consider Roasted Vegetables, Roasted Green Beans, or Parmesan Lemon Asparagus Skillet, each adding unique tastes and textures to enhance your halibut recipe.

Ways To Use This Cooked Halibut Recipe

If you have leftover halibut recipe and want to change things up, here are some ways to enjoy the halibut:

• halibut pasta: roughly chop up the halibut and add it to a pasta.
• halibut salad: break up the halibut and toss it in a leafy salad or greek saladorsalmon salad.
• halibut fried rice: break up the trout and toss it in some fried cauliflower rice.

More Garlic Butter Sauce Recipes:

• Garlic Butter Scallops Recipe
• Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs
• Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Breast
• Garlic Butter Baked Pork Chops

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