Seared Halibut with Clamshell Mushrooms and Lemon-Butter Pan Sauce
Seared Halibut with Clamshell Mushrooms and Lemon-Butter Pan Sauce pairs tender, flaky fish with earthy clamshell mushrooms and a bright, silky sauce. The lemon and parsley lift the richness of butter for a balanced, restaurant-style finish perfect for a weeknight dinner or an elegant date-night main.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Seared Halibut with Clamshell Mushrooms and Lemon-Butter Pan Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 60 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 48
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a heavy skillet over medium-high until the butter melts and starts to foam. Add the mushrooms and a pinch of salt; cook in the hot butter and oil until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Push the mushrooms to the edges to make space in the center of the skillet.
- 2
Season the halibut on both sides with salt and cayenne pepper. Set the halibut fillets in the center of the skillet and cook until they start to flake, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Move the halibut to a warm serving plate.
- 3
Pour the water into the pan and bring it to a boil, scraping the browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon, until the water is reduced by half, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the lemon juice to the mushroom mixture and stir.
- 4
Stir the butter and parsley into the mushroom mixture. Stir constantly until the butter melts and forms a sauce; take off the heat and season with salt and black pepper. Spoon the sauce and mushrooms over the halibut.
- Calories 161.53 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 5.81 g Moderate 12%
- Carbohydrate 6.05 g 2%
- Total Fat 13.23 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 4.95 g High 25%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 29.63 mg Moderate 10%
- Sodium 28.52 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 2.74 g Low Source 10%
- Total Sugars 2.59 g --
- Added Sugars 1.27 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 16.87 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.24 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 195.09 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 16.83 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 17.53 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin D 0.05 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Seared Halibut with Clamshell Mushrooms and Lemon Butter Pan Sauce is made with 9 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Butter, Cayenne Pepper, Fresh Parsley, and Halibut. Each serving provides about 161.53 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Seared Halibut with Clamshell Mushrooms and Lemon-Butter Pan Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Cayenne Pepper, Fresh Parsley, Halibut, Lemon. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Seared Halibut with Clamshell Mushrooms and Lemon-Butter Pan Sauce?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 161.53 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Seared Halibut with Clamshell Mushrooms and Lemon-Butter Pan Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Seared Halibut with Clamshell Mushrooms and Lemon-Butter Pan Sauce healthy?
- Seared Halibut with Clamshell Mushrooms and Lemon-Butter Pan Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 161.53 calories and 5.81 g of protein, or 12% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 4.95 g (25% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish and Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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