Fish: Halibut

Seafood

I love seafood for its versatility; from a tuna tartare, pan fried Salmon, grilled prawns to butter poached lobster. Seafoods lend themselves to curries, broths, stews, grilling, pan frying, curing, pickling and barbecuing.

One of my favourite sea food is Halibut. It is a white fish that is delicate but it can hold its own against some strong flavours and spices. It works with a simple lemon butter sauce or coconut milk based broth or a rich creamy curry.

One of my favourite recipes is simply panfrying it and finishing it with butter and lemon. I always go for the steaks as cooking on the bone produces a juice and flavoursome result. Here’s my simply but delicious recipe.

Ingredients

2 Halibut Steaks

2 Tablespoons of light vegetable oil

2 knobs of butter

1/2 a lemon

Black pepper, salt, onion powder

Pinch of mixed dry herbs

Method

Add the oil to a non-stick frying pan and place over a medium heat

Season the fish with the salt, black pepper, onions and fresh herbs

Gently fry for a few minutes until golden on one side

Turn and add the butter and baste; add the lemon juice and continue to baste until cooked through

Serve with boiled baby potatoes, with steamed green beans and carrots