Pan-Roasted Halibut with Clamshell Mushrooms and Lemon Butter Sauce Recipe

Halibut with Mushrooms and Lemon Butter Sauce

This recipe serves 2 and is a simple yet flavorful way to prepare halibut with a delicious lemon butter sauce. The tender halibut is paired with golden-brown sauted mushrooms and a rich sauce made with butter, lemon, and fresh parsley. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion!

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• cup clamshell mushrooms, or more to taste
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 (7 ounce) halibut fillets
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
• cup water
• lemon, juiced
• 1 tablespoons butter, room temperature but not soft
• 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf Italian parsley

Directions

Follow these simple steps to prepare your dish:

1. Step 1: Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until the butter melts and begins to foam.
2. Step 2: Add the mushrooms and a pinch of salt. Saut them in the hot butter and oil until they turn golden brown, about 5 minutes. Push the mushrooms to the edges of the pan to create space in the center.
3. Step 3: Season both sides of the halibut fillets with salt and cayenne pepper. Place the fillets in the center of the skillet and cook until the fish flakes easily, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
4. Step 4: Transfer the cooked halibut fillets to a warm serving plate.
5. Step 5: Pour water into the pan, scraping the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon. Bring the water to a boil and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, allowing it to reduce by half.
6. Step 6: Add the lemon juice to the mushroom mixture and stir to combine.
7. Step 7: Stir in the butter and parsley, continuing to stir until the butter melts and the sauce forms.
8. Step 8: Remove the skillet from heat, season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.
9. Step 9: Spoon the sauce and mushrooms over the halibut fillets and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (1 fillet with sauce):

• Calories: 407
• Total Fat: 26g (33% DV)
• Saturated Fat: 11g (54% DV)
• Cholesterol: 102mg (34% DV)
• Sodium: 212mg (9% DV)
• Total Carbohydrate: 1g (0% DV)
• Dietary Fiber: 0g (1% DV)
• Total Sugars: 0g
• Protein: 42g (84% DV)
• Vitamin C: 3mg (3% DV)
• Calcium: 101mg (8% DV)
• Iron: 2mg (11% DV)
• Potassium: 945mg (20% DV)

Note: Nutrient values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may vary depending on your individual calorie needs.