published Aug 26, 2022 I’m all about creating nutritious and delicious meals, and seafood is one of my favorite things to make. Fish is one of the lighter protein options out there, and you can really make it shine with minimal ingredients. I love dishes like this sweet chili glazed salmon and ahi tuna salad, and I can’t forget about this Thai yellow curry shrimp! Speaking of Thai curry, I’ve been wanting to pair Thai green curry paste with fish for a while now. It’s just bursting with spicy and citrusy flavors, both of which work wonderfully with the blank canvas that is halibut. It’s a slightly sweet and flaky white fish, and I just can’t get enough of it. It bakes up in about 15 minutes, and the results are tender, juicy, and plain old tasty. Serve your halibut over coconut rice and add a generous helping of coconut curry sauce — you’ve got the perfect Thai oven baked halibut recipe!
INGREDIENT NOTES AND SUBSTITUTIONS
Alaska Halibut – When choosing your halibut, make sure to opt for firm filets about 1-inch in thickness. You’ll know they’re fresh if there isn’t a distinct fishy odor. Rice – I like long grain white rice for this recipe. Like the halibut, it serves as a blank canvas. When you cook it in a combination of coconut milk and water, the flavor and texture are out of this world.Coconut Milk – Opt for coconut milk from a can. You’ll need it to cook the rice and as the base for the curry sauce. Thai Green Curry Paste – Try out my homemade version! Otherwise, you can find premade varieties in the specialty foods section of most supermarkets. When in doubt, order online.Lime – This oven baked halibut recipe calls for both lime zest and juice.Vegetable Oil – Drizzle your vegetable oil of choice over the fish before you bake it.Salt & Pepper – Apply these seasonings to the halibut after you’ve added the oil.Cilantro – Fresh, chopped cilantro leaves work best for this recipe. You need it for the rice and the curry sauce.
HOW TO MAKE THAI BAKED HALIBUT WITH COCONUT RICE
What Is The Best Way To Cook A Piece Of Halibut?
I have a strong preference for oven baked halibut! When you bake fish, you hold on to all of those good-for-you omega-3 fatty acids. As opposed to pan-frying it or microwaving it, the fish retains most of its nutrients and it also comes out tender, juicy, and flaky.
How Do You Keep Halibut Moist When Cooking?
The key is massaging oil into the fish as well as coating it in your coconut curry sauce. The added moisture helps protect the fish from the high heat of the oven. You’re also going to want to keep a close eye on the cooking time. Don’t bake your fish for more than 15 minutes, or you could end up with dry results.
What Goes Well With Halibut?
You can serve my oven baked halibut recipe as indicated on the recipe card below, or you can pair it with some extra veggies for a more well rounded meal! Here are some side dish ideas to inspire you:
Roasted vegetables, like carrots, tomatoes, or broccoli SaladColeslawSteamed vegetables, like green beans
