Halibut with Chili and Basil

Instructions

1. Season the halibut fillets with salt and black pepper on both sides.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add the halibut fillets to the skillet and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
4. Remove the fillets from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
5. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sliced red chili, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
6. Pour in the white wine and let it reduce by half.
7. Add butter, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the skillet, stirring to combine.
8. Return the halibut fillets to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them.
9. Add fresh basil leaves, allowing them to wilt slightly in the sauce.
10. Serve the halibut fillets with the sauce drizzled over the top.

Prep

• Thaw halibut fillets if frozen