THAI COCONUT CURRY HALIBUT WITH FRESH SAUTEED SPINACH RECIPE - (4.4/5)

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Thai Coconut Curry Halibut with Fresh Sauteed Spinach Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by Foodiewife

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 (24-ounce) bag fresh spinach, rinsed and dried*
3 medium shallots, diced
2 heaping teaspoons Thai red curry paste
1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 can lite coconut milk
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
4 {6 to 8-ounce} white fish fillets, thawed and skin removed (I used fresh halibut, but you can use Barramundi)
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 green onions, sliced thin on the bias
1 whole lime, juiced
3 stalks fresh lemongrass, optional
Note: I don't have any problems wilting baby spinach, but I wilt it low and slow with olive oil. Using frozen spinach really doesn't work with this dish, as there is a LOT of water-- and the texture of wilted fresh spinach is hard to beat!

Steps:

  • In a deep 10-inch skillet heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Use tongs to toss the spinach. Once warm, add in the spinach and allow to begin to "wilt" (the spinach pile will begin to reduce). Once it starts to wilt season with a pinch of kosher salt and coarse black pepper. Remove the wilted spinach to a clean bowl and set aside. Note: I prefer to to make the spinach in a separate cast iron skillet, and the fish in another skillet. I don't mind cleaning two skillets, and I am better able to keep everything hot and ready to serve at the same time. Wipe the skillet out with a paper towel (if using one skillet) and add in the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Reduce the heat to medium and sauté the shallots until slightly golden around the edges. About 5 minutes. Stir in the Thai red curry paste and then pour in 1-1/2 cups of chicken broth, the can of lite coconut milk and a 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt. Stir, bring to a simmer and reduce by half. Note: If using the fresh lemon grass, cut off the root end and trim off the tips. Using the blunt end of a knife, "bruise" the lemon grass by pounding it a bit. Set into the broth to infuse with it's delicious lemony fragrance. Season the fish fillets with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Next place the seasoned, skinless fish fillets into the coconut curry broth and spoon some of the broth over top. Cover the pan and let the fish poach for about 7 to 8 minutes or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Remove the lemongrass, with tongs and toss. Meanwhile combine the chopped cilantro, parsley, sliced green onions and cut the lime in half. Reserve 1/4 cup for garnishing. Divide the spinach among four shallow bowls, top with the fillets. Quickly add the chopped cilantro/parsley/green onion mixture to the coconut curry broth, squeeze in the entire lime, stir and ladle over the fish and spinach. Serve with cooked Jasmine Rice.

Mian ijaz
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the fish was cooked to perfection. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Thai food.


ogunniyi funmilayo
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This recipe was a bit too time-consuming for me, but it was worth it in the end. The dish was incredibly flavorful and the fish was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this dish again for a special occasion.


Amna Bano
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I'm not a big fan of coconut milk, but I thought this dish was still very good. The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I would definitely make this dish again.


Olivia Lawson
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the fish was cooked to perfection. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Thai food.


MG MAHFUZ
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The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The fish was flaky and tender, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Lisa Ragan
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less curry paste if you don't like spicy food.


Mahesh Nepali
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of fish, but I'm so glad I did! The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. I would definitely make this dish again.


Robo Riley
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This recipe was a bit too time-consuming for me, but it was worth it in the end. The dish was incredibly flavorful and the fish was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this dish again for a special occasion.


Aakash Khan
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the fish was cooked to perfection. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Thai food.


Surene Nelson
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I'm not a big fan of coconut milk, but I thought this dish was still very good. The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I would definitely make this dish again.


Hydeia Shipley
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more curry paste or other spices to give it more flavor.


Nahid Ahmed Mijan
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I love this recipe! The fish is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful. I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Lois Alompeh
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The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out delicious. The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this dish again.


Tahsina Tanha
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the halibut was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Bridget Kaliu
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The halibut was a bit overcooked, but the sauce was delicious. I would definitely try this recipe again, but I would cook the fish for a shorter amount of time.


KShines
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less curry paste if you don't like spicy food.


Haroon khattak
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I'm not usually a fan of fish, but this Thai coconut curry halibut was amazing. The fish was flaky and tender, and the sauce was so flavorful. I would definitely make this dish again.


Nur Rahman BD
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This Thai coconut curry halibut was an explosion of flavors! The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was incredibly rich and creamy. I loved the addition of fresh spinach, which added a nice pop of color and freshness. This dish is definitely a k