Pan-Seared Halibut with Season Citrus Salsa
Mentally, I am on a white sandy beach in 80-degree weather. In order to make that daydream a little bit more of a reality, I’m sharing this bright and citrusy halibut recipe that is sure to transport us directly to our favorite tropical locale.
Vacation on a plate
Featuring fresh halibut fillets quickly pan-seared and topped with a sweet, juicy and slightly spicy salsa made from peak-season citrus, this meal is like a visit to your nearest Caribbean island!
Pan-Seared Halibut with Season Citrus Salsa
- Prep Time
20 min
- Cook Time
20 min
- Total Time
40 min
- Servings
4
- Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
- 4 6oz halibut filets – skin and bones removed (you can ask them to do this at the fish counter)
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 large grapefruit segmented and diced
- 2 large oranges segmented and diced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger
- 1 jalapeno diced (seeds removed if you do not want spice)
- 1 lime zested and juiced
- 1 bunch chives minced
Instructions
- Season fish on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a large nonstick sauté pan over medium-high heat.
- Carefully lay fish in the pan presentation side down and sear until golden brown.
- Approximately 3 minutes.
- Carefully flip the halibut over and sear another 2 minutes and then reduce the heat to medium and allow the fish to finish cooking through. Approximately 3 more minutes.
- Combine the grapefruit, oranges, ginger, jalapeno, lime, and chives together in a bowl. Season with salt for taste. Set aside until fish is done.
- Serve your fish with a large spoonful of the citrus salsa overtop. Devour!
Tips
*Serve with a simple green salad.
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