Description
Pan-Seared Halibut with Cherry Tomatoes & Basil is a delightful Mediterranean-inspired dish that brings together the delicate flavors of halibut with the freshness of cherry tomatoes and basil. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special weekend meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Halibut Fillets:
- 4 halibut fillets (about 6 ounces each)
Cherry Tomatoes:
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
Other Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Halibut: Pat the halibut fillets dry and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- Cook the Halibut: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the halibut fillets for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil.
- Prepare the Tomato Basil Mixture: In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil and sauté garlic. Add cherry tomatoes and cook until soft. Pour in wine, simmer, then stir in butter, basil, and lemon juice.
- Serve: Spoon the tomato basil mixture over the halibut fillets and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Serve with steamed rice, crusty bread, or a green salad.
- Substitute halibut with cod or sea bass if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with tomato basil topping
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
