Poached Halibut in Tomato Curry Broth
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1/2 cups Yellow Onion, Finely Diced
- Salt And Black Pepper
- 2 cloves Garlic, Pressed Through A Garlic Press
- 2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
- 1 Tablespoon Thai Red Curry Paste
- 14 ounces, fluid Canned Coconut Milk
- 2 cups Chicken Broth
- 1 teaspoon Sugar, More Or Less To Taste
- 4 Wild-caught Alaskan Halibut Fillets, Skin Removed If Applicable
- 1/4 cups Sliced Green Onions, Plus Extra For Garnish
- 2 Tablespoons Chopped Cilantro, Plus Extra For Garnish
- 1 teaspoon Lime Juice
- Basmati Rice, Cooked Per Manufacturer's Instructions, For Serving
- Heat the olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.
- Add the onion and season with a generous amount of salt and black pepper.
- Cook for 5-6 minutes or until the onions are fragrant and tender.
- Add the crushed garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in the tomato paste and curry paste.
- Continue stirring until the pastes darken, about 2-3 minutes.
- Whisk in the coconut milk, chicken broth and granulated sugar.
- Bring the broth to a low boil, and then reduce to a simmer.
- Cook for an additional 20 minutes or until the flavors have melded and the broth has reduced.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Season the halibut fillets with salt and place them directly in the broth.
- Spoon some of the broth over the halibut.
- Cover and poach the halibut for 7-8 minutes or until cooked to medium-rare or other desired temperature (this will depend on the thickness of your fish).
- Halibut overcooks quickly and dries out.
- Keep an eye on it as it cooks.
- It should flake easily with a fork when done.
- Remove the halibut from the broth with a spatula and transfer to a plate.
- Stir the green onions, cilantro and lime juice into the broth.
- Remove from heat.
- Spoon the broth into 4 shallow bowls and place a piece of halibut on each bowl.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and green onions and serve with rice.
- Enjoy!
olive oil, yellow onion, salt, garlic, tomato paste, curry, coconut milk, chicken broth, sugar, green onions, cilantro, lime juice, basmati rice
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/poached-halibut-in-tomato-curry-broth/ (may not work)