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Halibut with Lemon Caper Sauce
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Halibut with Lemon Caper Sauce

Course Main
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Author Pam - For the Love of Cooking

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb halibut fillet skinless
  • Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • ⅓ cup chicken broth
  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp capers drained and rinsed
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Season both sides of the halibut, then dredge in flour and place directly into the hot skillet.
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  • Cook halibut until golden, about 3 minutes.
  • Carefully flip the fish over and cook until golden, but be careful not to overcook. Place on a plate and loosely cover with a foil tent.
  • Add the butter to the large skillet, then add the garlic; cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
  • Deglaze the skillet with chicken broth,  lemon juice, and zest.
  • Add capers and parsley, then cook until the sauce reduces. Taste the sauce and season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, if needed.
  • Pour the sauce over the fish and serve immediately. Enjoy.