Halibut Piccata with Lemon-Butter Sauce

Pan-fried halibut fillets served with a tangy lemon-butter sauce and a side of steamed green beans.

Ingredients

• 450 g Fresh Halibut Chunks
• 1/2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 6 tbsp Butter
• 3 tbsp Lemon juice
• 1/2 cup Chicken broth
• 2 tbsp, chopped Fresh parsley
• 300g Green Beans

Instructions

1. In a shallow dish, combine flour, salt, and pepper.
2. Dredge halibut chunks in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Add halibut to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Ensure internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
5. Remove halibut from skillet and set aside.
6. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
7. Add lemon juice and chicken broth to the skillet and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
8. Stir in parsley. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
9. Pour lemon-butter sauce over halibut and serve immediately with green beans.

Cuisine: Italian

Suitability:

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Serving Size: 3

Meal Type: dinner