Alpha Gal Friendly Paleo Halibut with Herb Sauce
Flaky, golden-seared halibut draped in a bright, herb-packed sauce is the kind of weeknight dinner that feels genuinely special without demanding much from you. The whole dish leans on clean, whole-food ingredients ā fresh parsley, basil, chives, lemon, and good olive oil ā so there's nothing hidden to stress over for anyone navigating a mammalian meat or byproduct sensitivity. Halibut is a naturally lean, mild fish that takes beautifully to high-heat searing in avocado oil, building a deep golden crust while staying tender and moist inside. The herb sauce comes together in minutes while the fish cooks, and the optional capers and red pepper flakes give it a little edge if you want it. Spooning that vivid green sauce over the fillets right before serving keeps everything fresh and vibrant on the plate. It's the kind of recipe that looks like you put in serious effort, even though the technique is completely approachable.
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4 servings
For the halibut
- 4 halibut fillets (6 oz each), skin-on or skinless
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- Ā½ tsp kosher salt
- Ā¼ tsp black pepper
For the herb sauce
- Ā½ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped
- Ā¼ cup fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, thinly sliced
- ā cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp capers, drained and roughly chopped (optional)
- Ā¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Ā¼ tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, combine the parsley, basil, chives, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, capers (if using), red pepper flakes (if using), and 1/4 tsp salt. Stir until evenly mixed, then set aside at room temperature while you cook the fish.
- 2
Pat the halibut fillets thoroughly dry with paper towels, then season both sides with the 1/2 tsp salt and black pepper.
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