Oats Free Paleo Halibut with Herb Sauce
Fresh halibut is one of those proteins that rewards simple, confident cooking, and this pan-seared preparation delivers a deeply golden crust with a tender, flaky interior that feels genuinely restaurant-worthy. The real star is the vibrant herb sauce ā a bright, olive-oil-based blend of parsley, basil, and chives lifted with lemon juice, lemon zest, and optional capers that comes together in minutes while the fish cooks. Every single ingredient here is naturally grain-free, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out ā it just works as written. Searing the fillets in avocado oil over medium-high heat and leaving them undisturbed is the key move; that patience is what builds the gorgeous golden crust that makes the whole dish sing. Spooning the herb sauce generously over each fillet right before serving keeps the fish moist and layers on a fresh, herby punch that cuts through the richness beautifully. This is the kind of clean, whole-food dinner that feels indulgent without any of the compromise.
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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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