In a skillet over medium heat, melt half of butter with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
4 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons olive oil
Add 3 4-ounce halibut fillets and season with 1 pinch salt and 1 pinch pepper. Cook until golden on both sides and done to taste inside; transfer to a plate.
3 4-ounce halibut fillets, 1 pinch salt, 1 pinch pepper
To the same pan add 1 pound asparagus, add salt and pepper to taste, and cook until stalks are tender. Add 3 tablespoons garlic cloves, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, remainder of butter, and1½ tablespoon lemon juice . Remove from heat.
1 pound asparagus, 3 tablespoons garlic cloves, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1½ tablespoon lemon juice
Plate all ingredients and enjoy!