Pan-Fried Halibut Fillet
Very tasty, very juicy, very tender - melts in your mouth! Pan-fried halibut fillet is a wholesome dish that cooks in minutes. Serve it with fresh vegetables or salads, and pair it with a glass of chilled white wine!
Updated : 18 December, 2025
Easy
About 20 min.
Ingredients
500 grams
Halibut
4 tablespoon
Vegetable oil
1 teaspoon
Butter
0.5
Lemon
to taste
Salt
to taste
Greens
to taste
Ground pepper mix
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
How to pan-fry halibut fillet? First, prepare everything you need from the list. Take the fillet out of the freezer and leave it at room temperature until fully thawed.
Step 2
Pat the halibut dry with paper towels.
Step 3
Prepare the ingredients for the dressing. You can use any fresh fragrant herbs: basil, oregano, parsley, thyme, etc. I used a few sprigs of thyme, a little chili pepper, a mix of ground peppers, and a pinch of salt.
Step 4
In a small deep bowl, squeeze in the juice of half a lemon, add the chopped herbs, spices, and mix well.
Step 5
Heat vegetable oil in a thick-bottomed skillet. Add the halibut fillet and fry over slightly-above-medium heat until a golden, appetizing crust appears. Then carefully flip the fillet with a spatula and cook until done. Cooking time depends mostly on the size and thickness of the pieces. For me it took about 2-3 minutes per side.
Step 6
The fillet is very tender and soft, so flip it very carefully - otherwise it may break into pieces. Transfer the cooked fillet to a wide plate, place ¼ tsp butter on each piece, and salt to taste.
Step 7
Wait for the butter to melt. Drizzle the dressing evenly over each piece (a silicone brush is handy). Serve while the fish is still hot!
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