Butter and Olive Oil-Basted California Halibut

By á-3424

This simple halibut recipe is easy to prepare and celebrates the delicate flavor of this flaky white fish.

By Donald Link

Ingredients

• 8 ounce(s) (up to 12) California halibut filet (or other thin white fish filet)
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) black pepper
• Juice and zest of 1 lemon
• 1 tablespoon(s) butter
• 1 tablespoon(s) extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) seedless chili flakes, or 1/4 teaspoon regular chili flakes

Details

Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 20mins
Adapted from delish.com

Preparation

Step 1

Season fish filets with salt and pepper and set aside.

Heat a 10 to 12 inch sauté pan over medium heat (slightly on the low side of medium) for 4 minutes to get warm.

Add the butter, olive oil, lemon zest and juice and the chili flakes to the pan.

When the butter is melted add the fish filets and cook about 4 minutes per side, or until the fish feels flaky when you gently push your finger against it. Larger filets will take longer and may need about 5 minutes of oven time at 450 degrees. Thin filets (1 inch or less) will easily finish on the stove top.

Place the fish on the serving plate and pour the remaining pan juices on top.