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Seared Halibut with Buttered Leeks and Peas

  • Halibut
  • Pan-sear
  • Active Time:5 min
  • Total Time:30 min
  • Servings:4
  • Difficulty:Easy

Ingredients

  • 4 medium leeks, thinly sliced

  • 2 tablespoons butter (or non-dairy alternative)

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided

  • 1 cup dry white wine (or 1 cup low-sodium chicken stock + one tablespoon lemon juice)

  • 2 cups spring peas

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • 4 (8 ounce) halibut fillets Available in Our Seafood Subscription Box

Directions

FOR THE LEEKS AND PEAS

In a large sauté pan over medium heat, melt butter and 1 tablespoon oil. Soften leeks for 12-15 minutes. Add white wine and simmer for another 5 minutes. Stir in spring peas and simmer until just cooked, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

FOR THE HALIBUT

In a large (preferably non-stick) skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Season halibut fillets with salt and pepper on either side. Place halibut fillets in the pan and cook undisturbed until the fish is browned on one side, approximately 4 minutes. Flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the other side is browned and fish is just beginning to flake.

PLATING

Place halibut over leeks and peas to serve.

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