Green Curry Poached Halibut
It’s easy to eat more brain-fueling fish with this fragrant curry recipe. Halibut is a good source of omega-3s as well as vitamin B6 and magnesium, which are important nutrients for the synthesis of brain-signaling neurotransmitters.
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Ingredients
- 2 tbsp avocado oil, divided
- 4 cups spinach
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ¼ yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup coconut milk beverage
- 2 tbsp green curry paste
- Pinch sea salt
- 2 4-oz halibut fillets
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 lime, zested and juiced
Preparation
1. In a large skillet on medium-high, heat 1 tbsp oil. Add spinach and garlic; sauté 2 minutes then transfer to a serving dish.
2. In same skillet on medium-high, heat remaining 1 tbsp oil. Add onion and sauté for 3 minutes. Whisk in broth, coconut milk, curry paste and salt. Bring mixture to a simmer and cook until liquid is reduced by half, about 10 minutes.
3. Add halibut to skillet and spoon some of the liquid over top; cook for 1 minute. Cover and poach halibut until it flakes easily with a fork, 5 to 7 minutes. Gently transfer halibut to serving dish over cooked spinach.
4. To liquid in pan, add cilantro, lime zest and lime juice; cook for 1 minute. Ladle liquid over halibut and spinach in serving dish.
NOTE: If following our Meal Plan, refrigerate 1 serving and reheat when called for.
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size 1 fillet and 1/2 cup spinach
- Calories 361
- Carbohydrate Content 12 g
- Cholesterol Content 46 mg
- Fat Content 20 g
- Fiber Content 3 g
- Protein Content 33.5 g
- Saturated Fat Content 5 g
- Sodium Content 811 mg
- Sugar Content 2 g
- Monounsaturated Fat Content 11 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat Content 2.5 g