Lemon Butter Halibut with Crispy Shallots

Lemon Butter:
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
zest of 1 lemon
1/2 stick butter, at room temperature
Whisk together ingredients; set aside.

Halibut:
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
4 halibut fillets
Combine ingredients in a 8X8 glass dish. Add halibut and turn to coat. Let stand for 15-20 minutes. Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes.

Crispy Shallots:
2 large shallots, cut into rounds and separated into rings
1/2 cup vegetable oil
Heat oil to medium high; add shallots. Fry shallots until golden brown about 5 minutes. Drain on a paper towel then sprinkle with cracked salt and pepper.

To Serve:
Place baked halibut on plate, top with a generous amount of lemon butter and pile on the shallots. Garnish with a lemon wedge.