Halibut with lemon butter

Name: Halibut with lemon butter
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 4 halibut chunks, weighing approx. 200g/7¼oz each; 2 lemons, juice only; 110g/4 oz butter; salt

Prepare: less than 30 mins
Cook: less than 10 mins
Serve: Serves 4
Dietary: Egg-free Gluten-free Nut-free Pregnancy-friendly

By Gennaro Contaldo

From Saturday Kitchen

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Ingredients

4 halibut chunks, weighing approx. 200g/7¼oz each
2 lemons, juice only
110g/4 oz butter
salt

Method

Score the fish with a sharp knife and marinate in the lemon juice for about 15 minutes.
Drain, reserving the lemon juice, and dry with kitchen towels.
Melt 75g/3oz butter in a large frying pan, making sure the heat is gentle and the butter doesn't burn.
Cook the fish in the butter for approximately 3-4 minutes on each side.
Increase the heat and pour in the lemon juice from the marinade; allow to bubble and evaporate slightly.
Add the remaining butter to thicken the sauce.
Serve immediately.