Seed Oil Free Paleo Halibut with Herb Sauce
Flaky, golden-seared halibut draped in a bright, herb-packed sauce is the kind of weeknight dinner that feels genuinely special without requiring much effort. The key to keeping this completely free of industrial seed oils is the cooking fat ā avocado oil handles high heat beautifully and lets you get that deep, caramelized crust without reaching for canola or vegetable oil. The herb sauce is built on extra-virgin olive oil, fresh parsley, basil, and chives, then lifted with lemon juice, lemon zest, and optional capers for a punchy, restaurant-worthy finish. Both fats used here are whole-food sourced, which is exactly what makes this recipe work so well for anyone avoiding refined oils. Halibut is a mild, meaty fish that soaks up bold flavors without being overwhelmed, so every bite delivers that herby brightness alongside a satisfying sear. The sauce comes together in a single bowl while the fish cooks, meaning cleanup is minimal and dinner hits the table fast. It's clean, vibrant, and genuinely delicious ā the kind of recipe you'll want on regular rotation.
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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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