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Halibut: Sauteed Halibut with Citrus Butter

Source of Recipe


Paul Katz, McCormick & Schmick's






List of Ingredients



• 1-1/2 lbs. fresh halibut fillets, about 1-inch thick
  
• Salt and pepper to taste
  
• Flour
  
• 1/2 cup clarified butter *
  
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  
• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
  
• 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  
• 1 Tbsp minced parsley
  






Instructions



1. Lightly season halibut fillets with salt and pepper to taste. Lightly coat with flour. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat until hot, watching carefully so it doesn't burn. Add fish to skillet and cook over high heat until tender, about 4 to 5 minutes per side.
   
   
2. Place fish on a platter and keep warm in a low oven.
   
   
3. Add juices and parsley to butter in skillet. Cook over medium heat, 2 to 3 minutes. Drizzle over halibut.
   
   Makes 4 servings.
   
   






Final Comments


* Note: If you need to know how to make clarified butter, see the instructions under "Hints-n-Ideas" on this same site.