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Larry's Catch | May 16, 2025 | Keto Friendly

Pan-Seared Halibut with Lemon Caper Sauce

Golden seared halibut finished with lemon, capers, and garlic butter — bright, buttery, and perfectly balanced.

Servings 4 ppl
Cook 15 min
Difficulty Intermediate
Dietary Keto Friendly

Ingredients

  • 2 Larry’s Catch Halibut fillets (6–8 oz each), skinless
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 2 tbsp capers (rinsed if packed in brine)
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Zest of ½ lemon
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped

Nutrition

  • Calories: 420 kcal
  • Protein: 38 g
  • Total Fat: 28 g
  • Saturated Fat: 9 g
  • Carbohydrates: 2 g
  • Sugars: 0 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Cholesterol: 95 mg
  • Sodium: 480 mg
Nutrition values are estimates and may vary based on ingredients used.

Instructions

  1. Pat the halibut fillets dry with paper towel and season both sides with salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a non-stick or stainless steel skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Add the halibut fillets and sear for 3–4 minutes without moving until a golden crust forms.
  4. Flip and cook another 3–4 minutes, until the fish flakes easily and reaches 135–140°F internally. Transfer to a plate and tent loosely with foil.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low and add butter to the same skillet.
  6. Once melted, stir in minced garlic and capers. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  7. Add lemon juice and lemon zest, letting it bubble briefly for about 30 seconds.
  8. Remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley.
  9. Spoon the lemon caper sauce over the halibut and garnish with extra capers and parsley before serving.
Source: https://larryscatch.com/blogs/recipes-3/pan-seared-halibut-with-lemon-caper-sauce
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