Halibut with Brown Butter Sage Sauce

This is a super simple dish that is ready in 15 minutes. Pair it with a salad, rice, or pasta for a quick and delicious week night meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 pounds halibut fillets, cut into 4 pieces
• Salt and black pepper
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 4 Tbsp butter
• 12 to 15 fresh sage leaves
• 2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
• ¼ cup coarse homemade bread crumbs, toasted
• 2 Tbsp finely chopped parsley
• Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions:

1. Season fish on both sides with plenty of salt and pepper.
2. Pour oil into a skillet and set to medium-high heat.
3. When oil is hot, swirl to evenly coat the pan, then add fish in a single layer.
4. Let cook undisturbed for 3 to 4 minutes, until first side is nicely browned.
5. Adjust the heat as needed to produce a steady sizzle and prevent scorching.
6. Flip and cook fish for about another 3 minutes, until just done.
7. Transfer cooked fish to a warm platter or serving plates.
8. Place skillet back on the stove over medium-high heat.
9. Add butter and sage leaves.
10. Cook butter, swirling the pan, until foamy and just beginning to brown, about 1 minute.
11. Turn off heat and stir in lemon juice.
12. Spoon butter sauce and sage leaves over fish.
13. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and parsley.
14. Serve immediately, with lemon wedges.