Coconut Free Paleo Halibut with Herb Sauce
Flaky, golden-seared halibut meets a bright, herb-packed sauce in a dish that feels restaurant-worthy but comes together in a single skillet. The fish gets patted dry and seared in avocado oil over medium-high heat, building a deep, caramelized crust before finishing to a perfectly tender, flaky center. While the halibut cooks, a vibrant sauce of fresh parsley, basil, chives, lemon juice, lemon zest, and olive oil sits ready to go ā no blending, no cooking, just bold, clean flavor. Optional capers and red pepper flakes add a little briny heat if you want to push it further. Every ingredient here is straightforwardly whole-food and plant- or fish-based, so there's no need to scan labels for hidden additives or sneaky tropical oils. It's the kind of weeknight dinner that looks impressive enough for company but asks very little of you in return. Spoon that herb sauce generously and serve immediately ā this one doesn't wait.
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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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