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Easy Pan Seared Halibut

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Ingredients

The halibut

  • 12 ounces halibut fillets
  • 1 ounce vegetable oil
  • to taste sea salt
  • to taste black pepper

The creamed spinach

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup Vidalia onion, minced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 12 ounces baby spinach, stems removed
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup Romano cheese, grated

Instructions

  1. Season each side of the halibut fillets with sea salt and black pepper.
  2. Preheat a large cast-iron or stainless steel pan over high heat and add oil until it shimmers.
  3. Carefully place the halibut fillets in the pan with the good side down.
  4. Press down lightly on the fish with a spatula for 30 seconds to a minute.
  5. Cook the fish for 2-3 minutes, then reduce heat to medium-low and turn the fish over.
  6. Continue cooking for 2-4 minutes until fully cooked, being careful not to overcook.
  7. In a medium sauté pan, melt butter and add olive oil over medium-high heat.
  8. Add onions and garlic, cooking for 2 minutes until soft.
  9. Add spinach and sauté until wilted.
  10. Reduce heat to medium, then add salt, pepper, nutmeg, Romano cheese, and heavy cream.
  11. Mix well and cook until the sauce thickens, about 5-6 minutes.
  12. Serve the creamed spinach on a plate and top with the pan-seared halibut.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
2
Calories
626
Total fat
47g
Total carbohydrates
12g
Total protein
42g
Sodium
428mg
Cholesterol
208mg

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