Get the pan smoking hot so the halibut won’t stick. Let it get a good sear on the first side, which will also help it release.
Ingredients
4 Servings
2
2
¼
4
2
3
Preparation
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Step 1
Arctic char, monkfish, or salmon steaks
Instructions
Step 2
Season halibut with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium-high heat until beginning to smoke. Cook halibut until golden brown, 6–8 minutes. Turn and cook until other side of fish is golden brown, about 4 minutes longer.
Step 3
Add butter, thyme sprigs, and garlic to pan and cook, tilting pan and spooning butter over fish, until halibut is opaque throughout and butter is brown, about 2 minutes. Add capers; toss in butter to warm through.
Step 4
Divide halibut among plates and spoon butter sauce over.