Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
0.5 cup

blanched hazelnuts

toasted, chopped

1 bunch

fresh tarragon

sprigs

3.25 unit

halibut fillet

skinless

4 tbsp

olive oil

1 pinch

kosher salt

1 pinch

freshly ground pepper

0.5 cup

unsalted butter

0.25 cup

fresh lemon juice

1 unit

lemon halves

Step 1
~3 min

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Step 2
~3 min

Spread blanched hazelnuts in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet.

Step 3
~3 min

Toast hazelnuts, stirring occasionally, until golden, 8-10 minutes.

Step 4
~3 min

Coarsely chop the toasted hazelnuts and set aside.

Step 5
~3 min

Reduce oven temperature to 300°F.

Step 6
~3 min

Scatter fresh tarragon sprigs on a large rimmed baking sheet.

Step 7
~3 min

Place halibut fillet on top of the tarragon sprigs.

Step 8
~3 min

Drizzle halibut with 2 tablespoons olive oil.

Step 9
~3 min

Season halibut with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper.

Step 10
~3 min

Roast halibut until it is just opaque in the center, approximately 20-30 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fish.

Step 11
~3 min

Meanwhile, melt unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.

Step 12
~3 min

Cook butter, stirring often, until it foams and then browns (do not let it burn), about 5 minutes.

Step 13
~3 min

Remove browned butter from heat.

Step 14
~3 min

Let brown butter cool slightly.

Step 15
~3 min

Stir in fresh lemon juice, chopped hazelnuts, and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil into the brown butter.

Step 16
~3 min

Season the hazelnut brown butter sauce with salt and pepper.

Step 17
~3 min

Serve the roasted halibut with hazelnut brown butter sauce and lemon halves.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Be careful not to burn the butter when browning.

Adjust the amount of lemon juice to taste.

Garnish with extra tarragon sprigs for a pop of color.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

The hazelnut brown butter sauce can be made ahead of time and reheated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with roasted asparagus or green beans.

Serve with a side of quinoa or rice.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Roasted Asparagus
Green Beans
Quinoa

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

North America

Cultural Significance

Modern American Cuisine

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Dinner
Special Occasion

Popularity Score

65/100

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