Steamed Halibut with Coconut Sauce Recipe

Name: Steamed Halibut with Coconut Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Two 13.5-ounce cans coconut milk; Juice of 3 limes; 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; One 3-inch piece lemongrass, split in half and smashed; 1/2 serrano chile, thinly sliced (seeds included); 2 1/2 tablespoons turbinado sugar; 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons fish sauce; Four 6-ounce halibut fillets, skin removed (see Cook's Note); Kosher salt; Cilantro sprigs, for garnish

Servings: persons

Two 13.5-ounce cans coconut milk
Juice of 3 limes
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
One 3-inch piece lemongrass, split in half and smashed
1/2 serrano chile, thinly sliced (seeds included)
2 1/2 tablespoons turbinado sugar
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons fish sauce
Four 6-ounce halibut fillets, skin removed (see Cook's Note)
Kosher salt
Cilantro sprigs, for garnish

1
Special equipment: a large bamboo steamer
2
In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the coconut milk, lime juice, garlic, lemongrass, serrano, turbinado sugar and fish sauce.
3
Whisk it all together, then bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
4
Cover and keep warm until ready to serve.
5
Remove the lemongrass before serving.
6
Fill a large pot with 2 inches of water and bring to a light boil over medium heat.
7
Line a bamboo steamer with parchment paper.
8
Sprinkle the halibut with salt and place in the steamer.
9
Cover the steamer and set it over the pot of boiling water.
10
Steam until the fish is cooked through and tender, 6 to 7 minutes.
11
Transfer the fillets to shallow bowls and top each serving with about 1/2 cup of the coconut sauce.
12
Garnish with a cilantro sprig and serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Two 13.5-ounce cans coconut milk, Juice of 3 limes, 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced, One 3-inch piece lemongrass, split in half and smashed, and more.

Yes, Steamed Halibut with Coconut Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Steamed Halibut with Coconut Sauce

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