Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of this roasted halibut dish, paired with a vibrant chervil sauce. Flaky, succulent halibut fillets are elevated by an aromatic herb sauce, making this recipe perfect for both special occasions and casual weeknight dinners. Impress your guests and treat yourself to a gourmet experience at home with this easy-to-follow recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 halibut fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh chervil, chopped (or tarragon as substitute)
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 shallot, finely diced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat halibut fillets dry and drizzle with olive oil. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Place fillets on the baking sheet and roast for 12-15 minutes until flaky.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add shallots and sauté until softened (about 3 minutes).
- Stir in chopped chervil and lemon juice; cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Serve halibut on plates drizzled with chervil sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Contemporary
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 halibut fillet with sauce (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg