Paraben Free Paleo Halibut with Herb Sauce
Flaky, golden-seared halibut topped with a bright, herb-packed sauce is the kind of meal that feels restaurant-worthy but comes together entirely in your own kitchen. The real star here is that vibrant green sauce ā fresh parsley, basil, and chives blended with extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and zest ā which brings bold, clean flavor without a single processed ingredient in sight. For anyone navigating paraben-free living, that matters more than most people realize, since synthetic preservatives and additives can sneak into bottled sauces and condiments in ways that are easy to overlook. Every component in this recipe is whole and recognizable, from the avocado oil used to sear the fish to the optional capers that add a briny little punch. The technique is straightforward: dry the fillets well, let the hot pan do its work undisturbed, and you'll get that deep golden crust that makes halibut so satisfying to eat. A quick flip, a few more minutes, and you're spooning that gorgeous herb sauce over perfectly cooked fish. It's a clean, confident dinner that delivers on both flavor and peace of mind.
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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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