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Date Night
Tagliatelle al Limone e Zafferano
20 min active 8 ingredients
Medium Effort · High Impact
Date Night · American
Lemon Garlic Butter Halibut
The halibut is flaky and tender. I finish it with a bright emulsion of lemon and butter to highlight the fish.
20 min active
25 min total
2 servings
6 ingredients
confident cook
Why This Works
Adding the butter while cold creates a stable, silky sauce rather than a broken, greasy one.
The Upgrade
Add a few capers for a salty, briny kick.
Chef's Secret
Michelin TechniqueAlways use cold butter for the pan sauce to ensure the fats emulsify with the wine and lemon properly.
Ingredients
Servings:
Total time including resting: 25 min
Directions
1
Pat fish dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
2 min2
Sear fillets in a hot oiled skillet until golden-brown.
6 min3
Flip and finish cooking through, then remove to a warm plate.
4 min4
Lower heat and add garlic to the pan, sautéing for a minute.
1 min5
Deglaze with wine, simmering until the liquid reduces by half.
3 min6
Whisk in cold butter cubes one by one until a glossy, emulsified sauce forms.
3 min7
Stir in lemon juice and zest, then pour over the fish immediately.
1 minWine Pairing
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Chardonnay
White Wine
The BottleKistler Les Noisetiers Chardonnay
The buttery, citrus-forward profile of this Chardonnay is a classic match for halibut. It provides enough body to match the fish's richness without masking its delicate, flaky texture.
Nutrition per Serving
380
calories
40g
protein
2g
carbs
22g
fat
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