PAN SEARED HALIBUT

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Halibut has a delicate flavor and firm texture. Overcooking can dry it out. So Pan searing and basting with the oil/ butter mixture keeps it moist and flaky. Pan searing adds a nice light crust to the outside of the halibut. Then into the oven to finish cooking.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Halibut

Time 25m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 lb halibut fillet
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon seasoning salt (Green Herb Seasoned Salt or your favorite)
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup diced shallot
1 slice cooked bacon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Wash fillet and towel dry of moisture.
  • Mix cornstarch, seasoned salt, sugar. Coat the halibut with the mixture.
  • In a saute pan that is oven safe heat olive oil and butter over medium high heat.
  • Pan sear for 3 minutes on one side flip add shallots and bacon and baste with some of the butter/oil from the bottom of the pan. Sear for 3 more minutes. Continue basting with the oil/butter mixture. Transfer the pan to the oven and finish cooking for about another 6 to 8 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474.1, Fat 20.9, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 112.7, Sodium 292.6, Carbohydrate 5.8, Sugar 0.5, Protein 62.6

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