LEMON BUTTER HALIBUTT
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Yield: 2 servings | Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: 20 min | Total Time: 35 min | 30 Days Approved: ❌
There’s something magical about cooking a meal that feels restaurant-worthy… right in your own kitchen.
The golden crust on the halibut. The buttery lemon sauce is bubbling in the pan. The aroma of garlic fills the house. Meals like this are exactly why I wanted to create The Joy of Home Cooking—to romanticize the beauty of slowing down, cooking with intention, and creating delicious memories at home.
If you watched this episode of The Joy of Home Cooking live, this is the full recipe so you can recreate it in your own kitchen 🤍 And if you haven’t watched it yet, make sure to catch the full cooking experience on YouTube!
Ingredients
For the Halibut
2 halibut fillets
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp butter
Sea salt, to taste
Freshly cracked black pepper
2–3 lemon slices
For the Lemon Butter Caper Sauce
3 tbsp butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
¼ cup dry white wine
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
3 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
2 tbsp capers
1 tbsp butter (to finish)
For Serving
Garlic potatoes
Sautéed spinach
Instructions
Step 1: Create that golden crust
Pat the halibut fillets dry and season generously with sea salt.
Heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
Place the halibut into the pan and let it cook undisturbed for about 2½ minutes, allowing that beautiful golden crust to form.
Season with freshly cracked black pepper, then carefully flip.
Add the lemon slices to the pan and cook for another 2½ minutes, flipping the lemon slices halfway through so they lightly caramelize.
Transfer the halibut to a plate and set aside. Keep the lemon slices for garnish.
Step 2: Build the dreamy lemon butter sauce
Without cleaning the skillet (that flavor is liquid gold ✨), lower the heat slightly.
Add 3 tablespoons of butter and the minced garlic. Sauté for 20–30 seconds, just until fragrant.
Pour in the white wine to deglaze the pan, gently scraping up all the golden bits from the bottom.
Stir in:
lemon juice
parsley
capers
final tablespoon of butter
Let everything melt together into a silky, flavorful sauce.
Step 3: Bring it all together
Return the halibut to the skillet and spoon that gorgeous lemon butter sauce over the fish for 1–2 minutes.
Plate immediately and garnish with the caramelized lemon slices and extra parsley.
Serve alongside crispy garlic potatoes and sautéed spinach.
Make It Your Own
Easy swaps if needed:
Swap halibut for cod, salmon, or mahi mahi
Replace white wine with chicken broth + lemon
Serve with mashed cauliflower or roasted veggies for a lighter option
From My Kitchen to Yours 🤍
Home cooking doesn’t have to be rushed to be worth it.
Sometimes the most beautiful meals are the ones that invite us to slow down, savor the process, and create something meaningful with our own hands.
If you make this recipe, I’d love to know 💛
Watch the full episode of The Joy of Home Cooking Below
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