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If you are looking for a light, flavorful and delicious summer meal, look no further than this Pan Roasted Chipotle Halibut with Avocado Salsa.
I love pan roasting fish and it is definitely my preferred method of cooking fish in my kitchen! It gives it a nice crispy sear while leaving the inside nice and flakey. Halibut is always a good choice for a light and fresh weeknight meal, and I love enjoying it in the summer; however, it can sometimes be a little on the pricey side. I found mine on sale this week so I went for it but, if you don’t want to break the bank, try this dish with either salmon, mahi-mahi, or any white flakey fish instead!
I really love the heat from the chipotle paired with the nice cool avocado salsa over the top, the combination makes for a great summer dinner! I hope you enjoy this dish as much as I do!
craving more halibut recipes? try these flavor-packed dishes!
miso halibut en papillote (in parchment)
poached halibut in a thai-inspired coconut broth
oven-baked greek-inspired halibut
Pan-Roasted Chipotle Halibut with Avocado Salsa
Ingredients
For the Avocado Salsa:
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 medium-sized red onion, diced
- 1/2 jalapeño pepper, finely diced
- juice of 2 limes (about 4 tablespoons)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- salt and pepper
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
For the Halibut:
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 (6- to 8-ounce) halibut filets
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375℉.
Make the Avocado Salsa:
- Combine all of the avocado salsa ingredients in a bowl, stir to combine. Cover and place in refrigerator until ready to serve or just set aside until fish is cooked through.
Cook the Halibut:
- In a small bowl, combine the salt, pepper, chipotle chili powder, and cumin. Toss to combine.
- Pat the halibut filets dry then evenly distribute the seasoning mixture over the tops of the filets and rub the mixture into the fish so that it adheres well.
- Heat the oil in a cast-iron skillet (or an oven-safe skillet) over medium-high heat. When oil is very hot, but not smoking, add the halibut (skin side down) to the skillet and sear for about 3 minutes.
- Carefully flip the fish over and place the skillet into the oven. Continue to cook for 8 to 10 more minutes, or until fish is cooked through and flakey, but not dry!
- Remove from oven and serve immediately topped with the avocado salsa.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Photography by Eat Love Eats.
Phenomenal recipe. The halibut selection wasn’t great at our store, I subbed the Mahi Mahi and it worked perfectly. Served with couscous pearls, roasted broccoli and mushrooms.
Awesome! Thanks for the review.
Excellent and easy. I used fresh wild caught Hake and it was perfect. Better price point than Halibut.
Another winner summer dish!
Glad you enjoyed this one!! Thanks for the review!
I pulled a halibut fillet out of the freezer yesterday and didn’t know what I wanted to do with it for dinner. I googled whole30 halibut recipes and found this one – absolute winner!! It’s very different from anything I’ve done with halibut before and I love it. And I’m obsessed with this avocado salsa! I served mine with just a basic side of air fried brussel sprouts and it made for a great dinner.
Glad you enjoyed it!!
Oh my gosh what a flavor explosion! It came together so quickly and I can’t wait to make this again. I have never written a food review before but felt compelled to after eating this. Thank you for such a delicious and easy recipe!!
So glad you loved this, thanks for the review!
I made this for a dinner party last night with rice and broccoli…. it was a giant success. The fish was incredible with those seasonings and salsa. My guests called me “fancy pants” and were raving at how delicious it was, and I have to agree. I made the fish in my air fryer and it turned out perfect. Thanks Alex! I only make your recipes now… literally.
How fabulous! So glad you loved it, Fancy Pants!! 😉