Halibut Piccata

Skillet cooked halibut with wine and capers.

Ingredients

• Atlantic and Pacific Halibut
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsps unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup flour
• 3 fl oz dry white wine
• 2 cloves garlic
• 3 tbsps drained capers

Directions

1. Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Season halibut pieces with salt and pepper and dredge in flour.
3. Fry the halibut until golden brown on both sides and fish flakes easily, about 6-7 minutes total.
4. Remove from pan and transfer to dinner plates keeping warm.
5. Return pan to heat; pour wine into the hot empty skillet and use a spatula to scrape any browned bits from the bottom.
6. Let the wine reduce by half then stir in the garlic and capers.
7. Let sauce simmer for a minute to blend flavors and then pour sauce over fish and serve.