Gordon Ramsay Potato Crusted Halibut Recipe
Try this Gordon Ramsay potato crusted halibut recipe featuring flaky halibut, crispy potatoes, butter, garlic, and fresh herbs.
Equipment
- Large nonstick or cast-iron skillet
- Sharp knife
- Mandoline slicer or vegetable peeler
- Fish spatula
- Paper towels
- Cutting board
- Small mixing bowls
- Tongs
- Baking sheet
- Oven-safe skillet
Ingredients
For the Halibut
- 4 halibut fillets 6 oz each
- 2 large Yukon Gold potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves smashed
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Optional Lemon Butter Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley
- Pinch of salt
Optional Garnishes
- Microgreens
- Lemon wedges
- Fresh parsley
- Cracked black pepper
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Potatoes
- Peel the Yukon Gold potatoes.
- Using a mandoline slicer or sharp knife, slice the potatoes very thinly.
- Pat the slices dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- This step is extremely important because dry potatoes crisp much better.
Step 2: Season the Halibut
- Pat the halibut fillets dry.
- Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- Dry fish helps the potato crust stick more evenly.
Step 3: Attach the Potato Slices
- Arrange overlapping potato slices on top of each halibut fillet.
- Press gently so the slices adhere to the fish.
- You can lightly brush the potatoes with olive oil to help them crisp.
Step 4: Heat the Pan
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Once hot, carefully place the fillets potato-side down into the pan.
Step 5: Crisp the Potato Crust
- Cook for about 5 to 6 minutes without moving the fish.
- The potatoes should become deeply golden and crispy.
- This is where patience matters most.
- Moving the fish too early can break the crust.
Step 6: Flip Carefully
- Using a fish spatula, gently flip the fillets.
- Add butter, smashed garlic, and thyme to the pan.
Step 7: Baste the Fish
- As the butter melts, spoon it repeatedly over the fish.
- This keeps the halibut moist while adding rich flavor.
Step 8: Finish Cooking
- Cook for another 4 to 5 minutes until the halibut flakes easily.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the fish.
Step 9: Make the Optional Sauce
- In a small pan, melt butter with lemon juice and parsley.
- Drizzle lightly over the finished fish.
Step 10: Serve Immediately
- Serve the halibut hot while the potato crust is still crisp.
- Garnish with lemon wedges and herbs.