Featuring the delicate flavor of halibut complemented by a rich and savory white wine butter sauce, this recipe is perfect for a special dinner at home. With just a few simple ingredients and easy steps, you can create an elegant dish that's sure to impress your family and friends. Enjoy the taste of quality halibut from Good Ranchers prepared with love in your own kitchen!
Ingredients:
- 4 center-cut halibut filets from Good Ranchers
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
For the White Wine Butter Sauce:
- 1/2 cup sauvignon blanc
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 2 oz diced pickled cherry peppers
- 1/2 cup baby heirloom tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 5 oz unsalted butter
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions:
Prepare the Halibut:
- Let the halibut filets sit at room temperature for a few minutes.
- Pat them dry with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture.
- Season both sides of the halibut filets with kosher salt and black pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
- Carefully place the halibut filets, presentation side down, into the hot skillet.
- Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the cooked halibut filets from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
Make the White Wine Butter Sauce:
- In the same skillet, add white wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- Add finely chopped shallots and cook until softened.
- Stir in chopped cherry peppers, halved cherry tomatoes, and drained capers.
- Squeeze in the juice of one lemon and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Reduce the heat to low and add unsalted butter to the skillet, stirring continuously until melted and combined.
- Continue cooking until the sauce is slightly thickened and glossy.
Serve:
- Place the cooked halibut filets back into the skillet with the white wine butter sauce, spooning the sauce over the filets.
- Allow the halibut to rest in the sauce for a minute.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Serve hot and enjoy your flavorful Pan-Seared Halibut with White Wine Butter Sauce from Good Ranchers!