Instructions

• STEP 1

  Preheat the oven to 400°F.

• STEP 2

  Pre-heat a nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add the canola oil to the pan & allow it to get hot, but not smoking.

• STEP 3

  Pat halibut portions dry of any excess moisture with paper towels.

• STEP 4

  Season fish with salt and pepper. Dust with a thin coating of flour on both sides.

• STEP 5

  Place halibut portions in the pan. Cook for about 2-3 minutes without moving them until a golden crust is achieved.

• STEP 6

  Flip fish and place whole pan in the oven.

• STEP 7

  Bake for about 12-14 minutes, or until fish is cooked through. *CHEF TIP: Fish is finished cooking when the flat end of a wooden skewer can pass through the thickest part of the fish with no resistance*

• STEP 8

  Carefully remove the pan from the oven with an oven mitt (take extra care as the pan handle will be extremely hot!).

• STEP 9

  Remove the halibut from the pan and place on a plate. Cover loosely with aluminum foil to keep warm.

• STEP 10

  Place pan back on stovetop over medium-high heat. Add wine and simmer until quantity is reduced by half.

• STEP 11

  Add the butter slices and swirl until melted into the wine. Add the parsley. Do not boil! Remove from heat.

• STEP 12

  Arrange halibut on a serving plate, spoon sauce over fish generously, and serve immediately with steamed asparagus and fresh lemon to accompany (if desired).