Pan-Seared Halibut with Lemon Cream over Lavender Fettuccine
Serving Size:Â Â 4-6
Prep Time:Â 10 Minutes
Cook Time:Â 30 Minutes
Total Time:Â 40 Minutes
Ingredients:
1 lb. Pappardelle's Lavender Fettuccine
4 (3 oz.) halibut filets
4 Tbsp. butter, divided
4 Tbsp. neutral oil
2 sprigs tarragon
1 tsp. dried lavender buds
1 tsp. salt
¼ tsp. white pepper
2 Tbsp. sugar
Zest of 2 lemons
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
½ cup heavy cream
Instructions:Â
- Preheat oven to 400ºF.
- Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in an oven-safe skillet over high heat, but not smoking.
- Pat halibut filets dry with a paper towel and season with salt and white pepper.
- Place halibut in the oil and press down gently to avoid an air pocket forming under the filet. After 1 minute, lower heat to medium. Cook for 4 more minutes. Then, place the entire pan in the oven for an additional 4 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 130 degrees.
- Remove pan from oven and add 2 Tbsp. butter, lavender, and tarragon. Baste fish for 1 minute and then allow fish to rest for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt remaining 2 Tbsp. butter in another skillet over medium heat. Add lemon zest and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add lemon juice and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add cream and cook until thickened, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Add pasta to sauce and stir to incorporate.Â
- Divide pasta into dishes. Top each with a filet, and garnish with lavender buds and lemon zest. Serve and enjoy!
