Pan-Seared Halibut the French Way

Instructions

• In a large sealable plastic bag, combine the 6 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, dried basil, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Add fish, seal bag, and turn to coat. Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes or up to 2 hours.
• In a large flat skillet (do not use a ridged pan), pour light olive oil or vegetable oil, tilting pan to spread evenly. Warm over high heat until smoking, then add fish fillets. Brush top and sides with marinade. Cook until seared, about 3 minutes; turn and sear the other side, about 3 more minutes. Brush top and sides with marinade again. Reduce heat to medium. Cook until centers of fillets are just opaque, 5 to 6 minutes more on each side depending on thickness, brushing with marinade as before. Garnish with parsley, if desired.
• Serve with rice and sautéed summer vegetables.