Pecan Free Paleo Halibut with Herb Sauce
Fresh halibut seared to a deep golden crust and finished with a bright, herb-packed sauce is the kind of weeknight dinner that feels genuinely special. The herb sauce comes together in minutes — just parsley, basil, chives, olive oil, lemon juice, and zest stirred together in a bowl — and it's vibrant enough to make the whole plate sing. Avocado oil gives the fillets that gorgeous, restaurant-quality sear without any of the fussier ingredients that can sneak into store-bought sauces or marinades. Because every component here is straightforward and whole-food based, you never have to second-guess what's in your meal or worry about hidden additives from pre-made blends. The optional capers and red pepper flakes add a little brininess and heat if you're in the mood, but the dish is completely satisfying without them. It's clean, it's elegant, and it comes together in one skillet — proof that simple ingredients handled well are all you really need.
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4 servings
For the halibut
- 4 halibut fillets (6 oz each), skin-on or skinless
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the herb sauce
- ½ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp capers, drained and roughly chopped (optional)
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- ¼ 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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