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Halibut Recipe with Chimichurri Sauce
This simple-to-prepare halibut recipe with chimichurri sauce comes together in under 30 minutes and is jam-packed with flavor.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 272 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American , Argentinian
Ingredients
- 2 8- ounce fresh skinless halibut fillets
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
- 1/2 chimichurri sauce recipe
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Make the chimichurri sauce according to the recipe and set aside until ready to use.
- Next, season the halibut on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Add the oil to a large frying pan and heat over high heat until it begins to lightly smoke.
- Place in the halibut fillets, turn the heat down to medium-high, add in the butter and cook for 3 to 3 ½ minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked throughout.
- Let the fish rest for 1 to 2 minutes before pouring on some of the chimichurri sauce and garnishing with optional lemon slices.
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Notes
- Make-Ahead: You can keep warm covered in a pan for up to 15 minutes before serving, but this recipe is meant to be eaten as soon as it is done being cooked.
- How to Store: Cover and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This will freeze covered for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator for 1 day before reheating.
- How to Reheat: Place the desired number of halibut with sauce in a pan and heat in the oven at 350° for 5-6 minutes or until hot.
- You can use frozen halibut; just be sure it’s completely thawed before using.
- Pat the halibut down with paper towels as it will help release it from the pan when ready to flip over.
- This recipe is very versatile so just about any fish will work with the chimichurri sauce.
Nutrition Information
Calories
272kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
75mg
(25%)
Sodium
99mg
(4%)
Potassium
617mg
(18%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
162IU
(3%)
Calcium
11mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 272
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 272kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 99mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 617mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 162IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.