Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper
• ½ tsp sweet paprika
• ½ tsp ground black pepper
• ½ tsp fennel seeds, crushed
• 4 6-ounce halibut fillets
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 tsp butter

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 400°F
2. Mix first 7 ingredients in small bowl
3. place fillets on baking sheet
4. Brush on both sides with 1 tbsp oil
5. Sprinkle top of each with seasoning

Directions

1. Heat heavy large skillet (preferably cast-iron) over high heat until very hot
2. Add remaining 1 tbsp oil; swirl to coat
3. Place filets, seasoned side down, in skillet
4. Cook until very brown on bottom, 1 minute
5. Return fillets, browned side up, to baking sheet
6. Place in oven; bake until just opaque in center, about 8 minutes
7. Top each with 1 tsp butter

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