Caffeine Free Paleo Halibut with Herb Sauce
Bright, clean, and deeply satisfying, this pan-seared halibut is the kind of weeknight dinner that feels far more impressive than the effort required. The real star is the vibrant herb sauce ā a fresh blend of parsley, basil, and chives lifted with lemon juice, lemon zest, and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil that comes together in minutes while the fish cooks. Searing the fillets in avocado oil over medium-high heat gives you that gorgeous golden crust without any fuss, and the sauce spills over the top to keep every bite juicy and aromatic. Optional capers and red pepper flakes let you dial up the complexity if you're feeling it. Because every ingredient here is naturally free of stimulants, you never have to second-guess a label or swap anything out ā it just works as written. This is the kind of recipe that proves eating with intention doesn't mean sacrificing flavor or elegance at the table.
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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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