Pan-Seared Alaska Halibut with Red Curry and Basmati Rice
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups basmati rice, uncooked
- 1 can (13-14-ounce) regular or light coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 8 ounces mushrooms, halved
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 4 - 6 Thai basil leaves, coarsely chopped
- 4 Alaska halibut fillets (4-6 ounces each), fresh, thawed or frozen
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive or grapeseed oil
- 1/2 lime or lemon, if desired
Nutrition Facts
Calories | 522 |
Total Fat | 12.5g |
Saturated Fat | 5g |
Calories from Fat | 21% |
Cholesterol | 56mg |
Protein | 30g |
Carbohydrate | 71g |
Fiber | 1.5g |
Sodium | 935mg |
Calcium | 23mg |
Vitamin D | 219 UI |
Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 280mg |
Instructions
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Step 1 Cook the rice
Cook rice in a rice cooker or saucepot according to package directions; keep warm.
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Step 2 Make the curry sauce
Whisk coconut milk, curry paste, and brown sugar in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer; add mushrooms and zucchini. Cook 2 minutes, then stir in fish sauce and Thai basil. Turn off heat; cover and keep warm.
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Step 3 Pan sear the halibut
Rinse any ice glaze from frozen Alaska halibut under cold running water; pat dry with a paper towel. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Brush both sides of halibut with oil. Gently place halibut in heated skillet and cook, uncovered, about 3-4 minutes, until browned. Turn fillets over, reduce heat to medium, and cover pan tightly. Cook 5-7 minutes for frozen halibut or 3-4 minutes for fresh/thawed fish. Cook just until fish is opaque throughout.
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Step 4 Plate and serve
Portion about 1 cup rice into a low-sided bowl or on rimmed plate. Place a halibut portion over rice; squeeze on lime or lemon juice, if desired. Ladle about 1 cup sauce and vegetables over all.
Nutrition Facts
Calories | 522 |
Total Fat | 12.5g |
Saturated Fat | 5g |
Calories from Fat | 21% |
Cholesterol | 56mg |
Protein | 30g |
Carbohydrate | 71g |
Fiber | 1.5g |
Sodium | 935mg |
Calcium | 23mg |
Vitamin D | 219 UI |
Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 280mg |