Description
Halibut Piccata is a delicious seafood dish that is an easy, one-pan meal. This flakey white fish is lightly sautéed in a skillet until golden broth. Served with a buttery and tangy sauce, it's easy to see this is no ordinary fish recipe.
Ingredients
- 4 (6 ounce each) halibut filets
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Arrowroot powder or cornstarch or flour
- 1/4 cup Almond flour or cornstarch, flour
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Piccata Sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, grated *
- 3 tablespoons capers
- 1 lemon, juiced (about 2-3 tablespoons)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- parsley for optional garnish
Instructions
- Mix the flours, salt, pepper and lemon zest in bowl.
- Pat dry the halibut and press seasonings onto top and bottom fish.
- Heat oil over medium-high heat in cast iron or other heavy skillet. Place filets in pan and cook for at least 3 minutes before turning over. Cook the other side for an additional 3 minutes. Test with meat thermometer. Fish is done when it registers 145°F. Remove to platter.
- Stir sauce ingredients and pour into pan. Heat to low-medium and stir well for about 4 minutes. Add butter, scraping bottom of pan to combine the browned bits with the sauce.
- Add halibut back to skillet and heat on low for about 1 minute.
- Serve with the sauce and lemon slices if desired.
Notes
*Always pat the fish dry to allow for browning instead of steaming from too much moisture.
*Make sure pan is very hot and oiled before adding fish to avoid sticking.
*Don't overcook, test with a meat thermometer to see if filets registers 145°F.
*Store leftovers, covered, in the refrigerator. Use within 2 days. Reheat in a skillet on low heat until hot. You can freeze the filets by first wrapping in plastic wrap or aluminum foil and then store in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Defrost overnight in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 698 mg
- Fat: 12.9g
- Carbohydrates: 6.3g
- Protein: 33.8g
- Cholesterol: 98.6mg