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    Peak to Plate » All Wild Game » Fish

    Halibut Green Curry

    Published: Mar 14, 2023 by Annie Weisz · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This halibut green curry has the perfect balance of bright flavors from fresh vegetables and herbs and rich, earthy flavors from curry paste and coconut milk. This dish is an ideal choice when you're craving comforting food made with fresh, wholesome ingredients. Give it a try today!

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    • Why This Recipe Works:
    • Ingredient Notes:
    • Step by Step Instructions:
    • A Note on Halibut:
    • Putting it All Together:
    • Recipe FAQ's:
    • Other Recipes to Try:
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    • Halibut Green Curry

    Why This Recipe Works:

    Halibut curry is a dish that combines halibut fish and fresh vegetables with a curry sauce made from a blend of curry paste and coconut milk. The curry sauce is typically served over rice. The flavor of the sauce can range from mild to spicy, depending on the amount and type of curry paste used.

    Halibut is a great choice for this dish due to its firm texture and mild flavor, which complements the bold flavors of the curry sauce. The assortment of perfectly crisp-tender vegetables adds great color and texture to the dish. This dish is both comforting and refreshing, and it's incredibly delicious!

    Ingredient Notes:

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    • Halibut: This recipe uses a halibut filet, but you can substitute any white-fleshed fish like cod, haddock, pike, mountain whitefish, etc.
    • Curry Paste: This recipe calls for green curry paste. Curry pastes can vary widely in their flavor and spice level depending on the ingredients used. If you have a spicier curry paste, start with a small amount and taste the sauce before adding more.
    • Vegetables: You can substitute just about any vegetable you have on hand in this recipe. But, be mindful of the cooking time so that the vegetables are perfectly crisp-tender at the end. It's easy to overcook vegetables in curry and then they become mushy.

    Step by Step Instructions:

    How to Prep Fish and Vegetables for Curry:

    You can use just about any white-fleshed fish and a variety of vegetables for curry. See below for how to prepare a few popular choices!

    cutting halibut filet in half.
    If your halibut filet is more than 1 inch thick, cut it in half before cutting it into cubes.
    cutting halibut into cubes.
    Cut halibut filet into approximately 1 inch cubes.
    removing strips of zucchini peel with citrus zester.
    Use a citrus zester to remove strips of the zucchini peel. This is an optional step for aesthetics only.
    cutting zucchini in half lengthwise.
    Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise.
    cutting zucchini at an angle.
    Slice zucchini at an angle.
    removing stem from Swiss chard.
    Remove the middle stems from the chard leaves.
    rolling Swiss chard into bundle for cutting.
    Roll leaves into a tight bundle. This makes them easier for slicing.
    Swiss chard cut into ribbons.
    Slice chard leaves into ribbons.
    cutting sweet red pepper into strips.
    Cut sweet pepper into thin strips.
    Fresno chiles and Thai basil on slate board.
    Slice up some spicy peppers like Fresno chiles and some Thai basil for serving.

    Pro Tip: You can use just about any white-fleshed fish or vegetables you want for this curry. Try to use a variety of colors and textures to make this dish pop!

    How To Make Halibut Green Curry:

    Once your halibut and vegetables are prepped, making the curry is super easy! Follow the few simple steps below.

    oil heating in saucepan.
    Heat oil in a large saucepan.
    ginger, garlic, and curry paste cooking in pot.
    Add ginger, garlic, and green curry paste.
    curry sauce simmering in pot.
    Add coconut milk and fish sauce. Bring to a simmer.
    removing garlic and ginger from curry sauce.
    Remove garlic and ginger with a slotted spoon.
    green curry sauce with vegetables in pot.
    Add all vegetables except chard. Bring to a simmer.
    adding halibut cubes to green curry sauce.
    Add halibut pieces and simmer for 4-5 minutes.
    adding Swiss chard to halibut green curry.
    Add lime juice, chard, and basil. Stir to combine.
    halibut green curry in white bowl.
    Serve over sticky rice and garnish with Thai basil and Fresno chiles, if desired.

    Pro Tip: Vegetables in curry often cook quicker than you expect. Err on the side of less cooking time to have perfectly crisp-tender veggies. They will continue to cook while served over a bowl of hot rice.

    A Note on Halibut:

    If you buy halibut filets at the store, they're typically fairly uniform. But if you catch your own halibut, you know that they come in a spectrum of sizes. The meat from larger halibut typically has a firmer texture while the smaller ones are more tender and flaky. This recipe is a great use for the thicker filets of halibut because the small pieces can withstand the cooking without falling apart.

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    Putting it All Together:

    After preparing your curry, you have the option of serving it either on its own or atop a bed of rice. Top it with a few more fresh ingredients like Thai basil, Fresno chiles, and green onions. Enjoy!

    halibut green curry in white bowl.
    spoonful of halibut green curry in wood spoon over bowl.

    Recipe FAQ's:

    How do I make creamy fish curry?

    The creamy ingredient in fish curry is coconut milk. Use full-fat coconut milk to make the creamiest fish curry.

    Which fish is best for curry?

    Firm, white-fleshed fish like halibut work great for curry. Cod, tilapia, haddock, and salmon all work great!

    Can you overcook fish in a curry?

    Yes. When the fish is cut into small pieces, it can overcook quickly. It only takes a few minutes to fully cook pieces of fish in simmering curry sauce.

    Other Recipes to Try:

    • miso halibut with shiitakes and green onions.
      Easy Broiled Miso Halibut
    • whitefish curry with basil in white bowl.
      Mountain Whitefish Curry
    • pheasant tom kha gai in wood bowl with fresh toppings.
      Pheasant Tom Kha Gai Soup
    • butter pheasant over rice with flatbread.
      Spicy Indian Butter Pheasant

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    Halibut Green Curry

    Annie Weisz
    This halibut green curry is the perfect combination of bright flavors tucked in a creamy, spicy sauce. It's the perfect use for larger halibut filets or any white-fleshed fish!
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Thai
    Servings 6
    Calories 512 kcal
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    Equipment

    • large saucepan

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 tablespoon peanut oil
    • 2 tablespoon fresh ginger, thinly sliced
    • 1 large garlic clove, thinly sliced (or 3 small cloves)
    • 4 oz green curry paste
    • 2 cans (13.66 oz) coconut milk
    • 2 teaspoon fish sauce
    • 1 medium zucchini, sliced diagonally
    • 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
    • 1 lb halibut filet, cut into 1" cubes
    • 1 lime, juiced
    • 1 ½ cups Swiss chard, cut into ribbons
    • ¾ cup Thai basil, cut into ribbons, divided
    • 1 fresno chile, thinly sliced
    • 6 tablespoon green onions, thinly sliced diagonally
    • 4 ½ cups cooked sticky rice

    Instructions
     

    • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add ginger, garlic, and curry paste. Stir frequently until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
    • Add coconut milk and fish sauce.
    • Bring to a simmer and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove garlic and ginger with a slotted spoon or small mesh strainer.
    • Add zucchini and bell pepper. Stir to combine and simmer for 3 minutes.
    • Add halibut pieces and stir to combine. Simmer for 4-5 minutes.
    • Add lime juice, Swiss chard, and ½ cup basil. Stir to combine and simmer an additional 1 minute or until chard is slightly wilted.
    • Serve over sticky rice and top with chile slices, green onion, and remaining Thai basil, if desired. Enjoy!

    Notes

    • To get lines in the zucchini skin, use a citrus zester to remove strips of the skin. Then, cut the zucchini in half lengthwise and slice diagonally.
    • You can change up the vegetables in this recipe however you please!
    • Vegetables in curry often cook quicker than you expect. Err on the side of less cooking time to have perfectly crisp-tender veggies. They will continue to cook while served over a bowl of hot rice.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 512kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 21gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 25gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 256mgPotassium: 846mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 4513IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 85mgIron: 6mg
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