Pan Seared Halibut

Halibut has a delicate flavor and firm texture. Overcooking can dry it out. So Pan searing and basting with the oil/ butter mixture keeps it moist and flaky. Pan searing adds a nice light crust to the outside of the halibut. Then into the oven to finish cooking.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 2-4

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1  tablespoon butter
• 1  lb halibut fillet
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1  teaspoon seasoning salt (Green Herb Seasoned Salt or your favorite)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon sugar
• 1⁄4 cup  diced shallot
• 1  slice  cooked bacon

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Wash fillet and towel dry of moisture.
3. Mix cornstarch, seasoned salt, sugar. Coat the halibut with the mixture.
4. In a saute pan that is oven safe heat olive oil and butter over medium high heat.
5. Pan sear for 3 minutes on one side flip add shallots and bacon and baste with some of the butter/oil from the bottom of the pan. Sear for 3 more minutes. Continue basting with the oil/butter mixture. Transfer the pan to the oven and finish cooking for about another 6 to 8 minutes.