Pan-Fried Halibut Steak with Light Green Sauce
Description
Pan-fried halibut fillets are topped with an herbaceous cream sauce made with butter, heavy cream, lemon juice, and fresh parsley and basil.
Ingredients
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4 (8 ounce) halibut steaks
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salt and pepper to taste
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour for dusting
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1/4 cup melted butter
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1/4 cup dry white wine
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1 lemon, juiced
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
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4 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
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2 tablespoons drained capers
Directions
1
Rinse halibut steaks and pat dry. Season with salt and pepper, then dust with flour.
2
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry halibut steaks in melted butter for 4 to 5 minutes, or until nicely browned and flaky. Remove from the skillet and keep warm.
3
Reduce the heat to medium and stir wine into the skillet, scraping up any browned bits stuck to the bottom. Mix in lemon juice, then stir in cream. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes or until it starts to thicken. Season with parsley, basil, and capers; cook and stir for 1 more minute.
4
Serve halibut with sauce spooned over top. Garnish with additional parsley if desired.