Seared Half-Halibut Steak with Lemon Butter Sauce

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A tender halibut steak seared to golden perfection, served with a bright and velvety lemon butter sauce that enhances the fish's natural sweetness. This American-inspired quick recipe (low carb, gluten free), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs halibut steak, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 1, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 10 min Serves 1 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 8 oz halibut steak and season both sides evenly with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Place the halibut steak in the skillet and sear for 4 minutes without moving, until the edges turn golden and the fish releases easily.
  4. Step 4: Flip the steak gently and cook for an additional 3 minutes until cooked through and opaque.
  5. Step 5: Remove the halibut from the skillet and set aside on a warm plate.
  6. Step 6: Lower heat to medium and add 3 tbsp unsalted butter and 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  7. Step 7: Stir in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, cooking for 30 seconds until the sauce thickens slightly.
  8. Step 8: Spoon the lemon butter sauce over the halibut steak and serve immediately.

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