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After the holidays it’s time to lighten things up and a beautifully baked piece of Alaska halibut infused with Thai green curry, coconut milk and lime is just the thing to eat over coconut milk steamed rice! Clean, light and healthy, this Thai Baked Halibut is a winner.
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I love seafood and this Alaska halibut is perfect for my Thai infused flavors and gets served on top of a coconut rice.
Alaska halibut is sweet, low in fat, and a fantastic flaky piece of fish. Make sure when picking out your fish to get similar sized, firm flesh halibut and that there is no fishy odor.
I like to get Alaska Halibut with the skin on one side because it has lots of vitamins and helps while we bake it skin side down.
Besides Alaska salmon and crab, there is a host of other white fish for every taste, budget and cooking technique. Each species is harvested seasonally and is also available frozen year-round. I’m using Alaska halibut for this recipe, but Alaska white fish like cod, pollock or sablefish as sensational as well.
I prefer a Thai green curry for fish, but feel free to try this with my Easy Thai Red Curry Paste, or Easy Thai Yellow Curry Paste, too!
The delicious coconut milk helps keep the Alaska halibut moist as it bakes and infuses it with flavor. The Thai green curry paste is not heavy on heat, but loaded with flavor and the lime cuts through to brighten the dish. Coconut milk is used to steam the white rice, too. A sprinkle of lime zest and chopped cilantro leaves finish this Thai Baked Halibut off perfectly.
Need another quick and easy week night dinner? This sheet pan Baked Rockfish Almondine is one to add to your dinner rotation. A sauce of butter, lemon juice, slivered almonds and chopped parsley get spooned on top of the rockfish before it’s baked. It’s my spin on the traditional filet of Sole Almondine. Enjoy!
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Thai Baked Halibut with Coconut Rice
Ingredients
- 4 (6 oz) Alaska halibut fillets (skin on or skinless) about 1 inch in thickness
- olive oil
- salt
- Black pepper
- 13.3 oz can coconut milk divided
- 2 tbsp Thai green curry paste
- 1 lime juice and zest
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro leaves divided
- 1 cup long grain white rice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Zest half of the lime and extract juice, set aside.
- Cook your favorite rice as you normally would, substituting 1/2 cup of coconut milk (reserve balance for sauce) for 1/2 cup of some of the water (See Note 1). Once steamed, fluff with fork and add half of the chopped cilantro leaves. Stir to mix and keep warm.
- In a small bowl whisk together the remaining coconut milk, Thai green curry paste, remaining chopped cilantro, lime juice and zest. Set aside.
- In a large baking dish coated with cooking spray or oil, add Alaska halibut skin side down and drizzle with some oil. Massage oil over fish and season with salt and pepper.
- Top each Alaska halibut filet with the coconut curry sauce. Bake uncovered for 12 to 15 minutes, until Alaska halibut flakes easily when tested with a fork. Drizzle with pan coconut curry sauce and serve over coconut rice.
Notes
- Example using 1 cup of uncooked Jasmine long grain white rice. Bring 1/2 cup of coconut milk and 1 cup water to a boil. Add uncooked rice and turn to simmer. Cover and steam for 18-20 minutes, until fluffy. Makes 3 cups cooked rice.
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I have made this recipe so many times it is now one of my “signature” dishes. Everyone loves the light and bright flavours and it is soooo quick and easy to make. I usually just use sticky rice and use all of the sauce on the fish – makes for a perfect sauce over the rice. I also use this with Cod and Rockfish. Basically any white fish. Truly one of the best recipes I have “found” without buying an expensive cookbook. Thank you!!!
I too love how easy and minimal this pone is that delivers BIG flavor. Thanks so much Tabitha!
This sounds delicious and I can’t wait to try it! Wondering if it’s a good idea to marinate the halibut in the sauce prior to cooking?
Kevin is cooking’s 30 minute recipes are what I live by during weekdays with my busy family schedule. This Thai Baked Halibut and Coconut rice dish is the bomb! It was so easy to make and kid friendly on the spice level. I LOVED the taste of the fish and the coconut rice. Can you say “YUMMY!” If you are a busy parent or person, this delicious recipe is for you!!
Thanks Mary, this one is a favorite of ours, too. 🙂
Dear Kevin,
Tried this out..just fabulous! The fish was very moist and had a wonderful flavor. This is my second of your recipes to try. As a full time career woman my cooking skills are minimal. Yet, I find myself responsible for making three meals a day for my 95 year old mother who was a marvelous cook all her life. I believe you are going to change my entire attitude about cooking! Thank you ever so much! Do you have a written cookbook?
Thanks so much for the kind words and you’re a wonderful daughter doing that for mom! The only “cookbook” I have is the FREE eCoobook that you can download when you subscribe to the site for whenever I share a new recipe. Someday! 🙂
Halibut is about my favorite food on the planet! And your recipe looks absolutely mouthwatering. Definitely needs to be on our menu!
I hope you guys do give it a try Marissa. Happy Birthday, too, by the way!
Love the flavors you’ve got going here Kevin! Tom and I would love this!
Excellent, hope you guys enjoy. 🙂
Some of my favourite flavours all on one plate! Halibut is so good and love how hearty it is! Looks like a delicious dinner, Kevin 🙂
Yes, it is a filling piece of fish and these flavor really compliment. Thanks Dawn!