Pan Seared Haddock

Directions

1. 1
   Coat haddock evenly on all sides with flour.
2. 2
   Pat off excess.
3. 3
   Heat skillet on Medium-High.
4. 4
   Pour approximately 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil to lightly coat skillet.
5. 5
   Wait until oil faintly smokes before adding haddock.
6. 6
   Place haddock carefully in hot oil.
7. 7
   When sides have changed color about 1/3 to 1/2 of way up--1 to 2 minutes--turn carefully.
8. 8
   Lower heat and cook until internal temperature of 130 is reached.
9. 9
   Add butter, shallots and thyme to pan.
10. 10
    Melt and blend, but do not burn the butter.
11. 11
    Baste the fillet and continue cooking until temperature is 140.