Pan Seared Halibut Recipe
Thyme butter pan sauce, mashed potatoes, and fresh vegetable.
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Ingredients
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For the Halibut
For the Thyme Butter Sauce
For the Mashed Potatoes
For the Fresh Vegetables
Method
For the Halibut
- 1
Prepare the Halibut
Pat the halibut fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- 2
Sear the Halibut
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the halibut fillets and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and keep warm.
For the Thyme Butter Sauce
- 3
Make the Sauce
In the same skillet used for the halibut, reduce the heat to medium. Add the unsalted butter and allow it to melt. Add minced garlic and fresh thyme, stirring for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 4
Finish the Sauce
Stir in the lemon juice and cook for another minute. Remove from heat and set aside.
For the Mashed Potatoes
- 5
- 6
Cook the Potatoes
Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for about 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain and return to the pot.
- 7
Mash the Potatoes
Add milk, unsalted butter, salt, and black pepper to the potatoes. Mash until smooth and creamy.
