Pan Roasted Halibut with Jalapeno Vinaigrette
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this vibrant and flavorful Pan Roasted Halibut with Jalapeno Vinaigrette! Featuring tender, golden-seared halibut fillets basted in butter and complemented by a zesty vinaigrette made with fresh jalapeno, lime juice, and a touch of honey, this dish is a perfect balance of heat, citrus, and sweetness. The quick-to-make vinaigrette, infused with garlic and fresh cilantro, brings a bold and refreshing finish to the succulent halibut. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is ideal for an elegant dinner that's deceptively simple to prepare. Pair it with roasted vegetables or fluffy rice for a restaurant-quality meal at home. Perfect for seafood lovers and bursting with flavor, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your recipe arsenal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 oz each) halibut fillets
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 whole (seeded and finely chopped) jalapeno pepper
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons (finely chopped) fresh cilantro
- 1 clove (minced) garlic
Instructions
Pat the halibut fillets dry with a paper towel and season both sides evenly with kosher salt and black pepper.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Place the halibut fillets skin-side down (if applicable) in the hot skillet. Sear for 3-4 minutes without moving, until golden brown and the edges begin to release easily from the pan.
Flip the fillets and add the butter to the skillet. Tilt the pan slightly and spoon the melted butter over the fish as it cooks for an additional 3-4 minutes, then remove the skillet from the heat.
For the jalapeno vinaigrette, whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, finely chopped jalapeno, lime juice, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and fresh cilantro in a small bowl. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Plate each halibut fillet and drizzle generously with the jalapeno vinaigrette. Serve immediately with your choice of sides such as steamed vegetables or roasted potatoes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2076 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 98.2 g | 126% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.1 g | 131% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 470 mg | 157% | |
| Sodium | 1125 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.2 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.8 g | ||
| Protein | 246.2 g | 492% | |
| Vitamin D | 102.1 mcg | 510% | |
| Calcium | 88 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 4466 mg | 95% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
