STEAMED HALIBUT WITH SOTHY

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Steamed Halibut with Sothy image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 28

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 shallots, sliced
1/2 cup sliced onion
2 tablespoons ghee or clarified butter
1 clove garlic, sliced
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1 green chile, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons hot curry powder
3 fresh curry leaves* (See Cook's Note)
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
Pinch saffron
2 cups fish stock, recipe follows
13 1/2 ounces canned coconut milk*
2 tomatoes, cut in quarters
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 cups basmati rice
Kosher salt
6 star anise
2 stalks lemon grass, white part only, chopped
2 (1-inch) pieces fresh ginger, sliced
2 oranges, sliced
2 pounds halibut, cut into 6 portions, skin and bones removed
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the sothy: In a large saucepan heat the vegetable oil over medium high heat. Add the shallots and onion and saute until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium add the ghee, garlic, ginger, and chile cook for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant. Add the curry powder, curry leaves, mustard seeds, fennel seeds, turmeric, and saffron and stir for 2 minutes. Pour in the fish stock, coconut milk, tomatoes, and kosher salt. Cook sauce, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and add the lime juice and cream. Keep warm until ready to serve.
  • For the rice: Rinse the rice until the water runs clear then soak in warm water for 10 minutes and drain. In a large pot of boiling, salted water cook the rice for 6 minutes.
  • Strain the rice and keep warm.
  • For the fish: In a pot that fits the steamer basket place the star anise, lemongrass, and ginger and fill with water. Bring water to a boil over high heat. Line the bottom of the steamer basket with the orange slices. Season the halibut with salt and pepper and arrange on top of the orange slices. Place the basket on top of the pot, cover, and steam for 8 minutes.
  • Serve the halibut with the rice and Sothy on the side.

Arafat Sumon (is King)
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The fish was cooked perfectly and the sothy sauce was flavorful and tangy. I served it with steamed jasmine rice and it was a perfect meal.


Nadar Syed
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The halibut is cooked perfectly and the sothy sauce is amazing. I served it with roasted potatoes and asparagus and it was a delicious and elegant meal.


Benesate Benesate
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I love this recipe! The halibut is always cooked perfectly and the sothy sauce is delicious. I like to serve it with roasted vegetables or a simple salad. It's a healthy and easy meal that I can make on a weeknight.


Dillon Vanmeter
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This was my first time cooking halibut and it turned out great! The fish was flaky and tender, and the sothy sauce was flavorful and tangy. I served it with steamed jasmine rice and it was a perfect meal.


Shakeela Arif
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The fish is always cooked perfectly and the sothy sauce is amazing. I love that it's a healthy and easy recipe that I can make on a weeknight.


william osei-boakye
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This recipe is a great way to cook halibut. The fish is cooked gently and evenly, and the sothy sauce adds a lot of flavor. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a delicious and healthy meal.


DgtlOne
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I made this for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The fish was cooked perfectly and the sothy sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Luyanda Zondo
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This dish was a hit with my family! The halibut was cooked to perfection and the sothy sauce was so flavorful. I loved the combination of flavors and textures. It was easy to make and didn't take long at all. Definitely a keeper!


fam
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I'm not usually a fan of steamed fish, but this recipe changed my mind. The halibut was so tender and flavorful, and the sothy sauce was amazing. I served it over jasmine rice and it was a perfect meal. Highly recommend!


cannady Bell
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This steamed halibut with sothy recipe was an absolute delight! The fish came out perfectly cooked, flaky and moist, and the sothy added a wonderful depth of flavor. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. Will definitely be making