Pork Free Paleo Halibut with Herb Sauce

Total time27 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time12 min

4.7

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Fresh halibut is one of those proteins that rewards simple, confident cooking, and this skillet method delivers a beautifully golden crust without fuss. The real star is the vibrant herb sauce — a bright, olive-oil-based blend of parsley, basil, and chives sharpened with lemon juice, lemon zest, and optional capers that comes together in minutes while the fish cooks. Avocado oil brings the pan to the right temperature for a proper sear, and the trick of leaving the fillets completely undisturbed means you get that deep golden release rather than a torn, sticky mess. Because every ingredient here is naturally whole and unprocessed, there's nothing to second-guess on the label — no hidden additives, no cured meats, no questionable fillers. The optional red pepper flakes add a gentle kick if you want it, but the sauce is lively and satisfying either way. Spoon it on generously right before serving and the heat of the fish will bloom those fresh herbs just enough to make the whole plate smell incredible.

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Ingredients

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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