Halibut with Lemon-Dill Crust

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-05 · Updated 2026-04-05

Pan-seared halibut fillets coated in a crisp lemon-dill crust, finished with a bright herb butter sauce that highlights Alaska's pristine seafood. This Alaskan-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs Alaskan halibut fillets, Fresh dill, Lemon zest for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 (6 oz each), skin-on Alaskan halibut fillets
• 2 tbsp, chopped Fresh dill
• 1 tsp Lemon zest
• 2 tbsp All-purpose flour
• 3 tbsp Butter
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/8 tsp Black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat halibut fillets dry with paper towels, then season both sides with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: In a shallow bowl, mix 2 tbsp fresh dill, 1 tsp lemon zest, and 2 tbsp all-purpose flour. Press the mixture evenly onto both sides of each halibut fillet.
3. Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp butter in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add halibut skin-side down and cook for 4 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
4. Step 4: Flip fillets, add remaining 2 tbsp butter and 1 tbsp lemon juice to the skillet, and cook for 3 more minutes until fish flakes easily with a fork.
5. Step 5: Transfer fillets to plates, spoon pan juices over top, and serve immediately with lemon wedges.