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Perfect Chef’s Garden Garlic Scape Butter Basted Halibut Recipe with Micro Herbs

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A quick and easy gourmet recipe featuring halibut filets basted with aromatic garlic scape butter and finished with fresh micro herbs for a flavorful, elegant dish.

Ingredients

  • Halibut filets (about 6 oz / 170 g each), skin on if possible
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Olive oil, for searing
  • Unsalted butter, 4 tablespoons (softened)
  • Fresh garlic scapes, 3-4 stalks, finely chopped
  • Fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon
  • Finely chopped fresh parsley, 1 tablespoon (optional)
  • Salt and pepper, a pinch each
  • Micro herbs mix (such as basil, cilantro, and arugula microgreens), about 1/4 cup

Instructions

  1. Prepare the garlic scape butter: In a small bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter with finely chopped garlic scapes, lemon juice, parsley (if using), and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix well until evenly incorporated. Set aside at room temperature.
  2. Season the halibut: Pat the halibut filets dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  3. Heat your skillet: Place skillet over medium-high heat. Add a splash of olive oil and heat until shimmering but not smoking, about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Sear the halibut: Place halibut filets skin-side down into the hot pan. Press lightly with a spatula to prevent curling. Cook for 3-4 minutes without moving.
  5. Flip and baste: Carefully flip the filets using a fish spatula. Immediately add dollops of garlic scape butter around the fish. Tilt the pan and baste the melting butter over the halibut repeatedly for about 3 minutes.
  6. Check doneness: The halibut should be opaque and flake easily with a fork but still moist. If thicker pieces need longer, reduce heat to medium-low and continue basting for 1-2 more minutes.
  7. Rest and garnish: Transfer halibut to warm plates. Spoon any remaining garlic scape butter from the pan over the top. Sprinkle fresh micro herbs on top before serving.

Notes

If pan dries out during basting, add a splash of water or white wine to loosen butter and create a quick pan sauce. Pat fish dry before seasoning to ensure a crispy crust. Let butter soften at room temperature for easier basting. Add micro herbs only at the end to avoid wilting. Fresh halibut is preferred; if using frozen, thaw completely and pat dry.

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Keywords: halibut recipe, garlic scape butter, micro herbs, butter basted fish, quick dinner, gourmet fish recipe, easy seafood

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