Halibut with Thai Green Curry
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
223 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Thai
Halibut with Thai Green Curry
Description
This recipe highlights wild Alaska halibut fillets cooked gently in a Thai green curry sauce composed of coconut milk, green curry paste, fish sauce, lime juice, and brown sugar. The curry paste is sautéed first to release its fragrance, then coconut milk is added and simmered to slightly thicken the sauce before introducing the fish. Alongside the halibut, vegetables such as red bell pepper, snow peas, bamboo shoots, and optional Thai chili provide contrasting textures and subtle sweetness.
The cooking method ensures the fish remains opaque and tender while the vegetables retain a crispness, creating a harmonious balance. The fresh Thai basil stirred in at the end adds a herbal brightness that lifts the richness of the coconut milk, and lime wedges can be served for added acidity.
This dish is traditionally enjoyed with steamed jasmine or brown rice which complements the creamy curry sauce and mild halibut. The interplay of creamy, spicy, sweet, and citrus notes makes it an appealing main course for those who appreciate Thai flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons grapeseed oil or vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons thai green curry paste
- 1 ½ cups coconut milk light
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce
- 4 wild Alaska halibut fillets 4 ounce, whole or cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 2 ounces snow peas
- 2 ounces bamboo shoots drained, canned
- 1 Thai Chili pepper sliced (optional, or ½ Serrano pepper
- ⅓ cup Thai basil or cilantro
- lime optional, wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat and add the green curry paste. Sauté the curry paste 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in the coconut milk and simmer a few minutes until it is thickened slightly. Stir in the brown sugar, lime juice and fish sauce.
- Place the halibut filets in the pan and spoon the sauce over the top. Alternatively, you can cut the halibut into bite-sized pieces before adding it to the pan. Arrange the bell pepper, snow peas, bamboo shoots, chili pepper (if using) and half of the basil around the fish. Bring the sauce to a light simmer and then cover the pan. Cook until the halibut is opaque and the vegetables are crisp tender, about 7-8 minutes. Sprinkle the remaining basil on top. Serve the halibut with steamed jasmine rice or brown rice. Garnish with lime wedges if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 223 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0g | |
| Calories | 223kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 10.9g | 4% |
| Protein | 23.4g | 47% |
| Fat | 9.5g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5.1g | 26% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 0mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 7% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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