Go Thai and Try: Easy Thai-Style Halibut Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Should you soak halibut before cooking? ›

Some recipes for sous vide halibut recommend soaking the fish in a saltwater brine before cooking, in order to season it more deeply and to give it a denser, firmer texture.

Baking halibut with plenty of olive oil, butter, or even in a sauce, will prevent it from drying out. 2. Poach: Try poaching delicate halibut in tomato sauce or a broth flavored with lemon and white wine, or butter, garlic, and parsley. Simmer for about 5 to 10 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fish.

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Stir butter, lemon juice, onion powder, parsley, dill, sugar, salt, and pepper together in a bowl; spread evenly over halibut steaks. Cook on the preheated grill until fish flakes easily with a fork, 5 to 6 minutes per side.

We've found an easy way to eliminate the smell: Soak the fish or the shellfish meat in milk for 20 minutes and then drain and pat dry. The casein in milk binds to the TMA, and when drained away, it takes the culprit that causes fishy odor with it. The result is seafood that's sweet smelling and clean-flavored.

Remove the scales from fish if a recipe calls for it, but leave your fish unrinsed to prevent your kitchen from becoming a breeding ground for germs.

In a 3-quart bowl, soak fish in milk for 15-20 minutes. The casein protein in milk binds to the trimethylamine in the fish flesh, reducing the “fishy” odor.

When you overcook fish, it can become dry, tough, and lack flavor. Overcooked fish loses its natural moisture, which can result in a dry and chewy texture. The proteins in the fish also begin to tighten, which can make the fish tough and rubbery.

It sits on a pedestal for fish eaters and is sustainably harvested from pristine, glacial-fed waters. However, compared to other types of white fish like haddock, wall eye, blue gill, farmed tilapia, cod, or others, Alaskan halibut can be relatively expensive due to its high quality and small-boat fisherman sourcing.

In a large flat skillet (do not use a ridged pan), pour light olive oil or vegetable oil, tilting pan to spread evenly. Warm over high heat until smoking, then add fish fillets. Brush top and sides with marinade. Cook until seared, about 3 minutes; turn and sear other side, about 3 more minutes.

High Mercury Levels

It contains unsafe levels of mercury and toxic industrial chemicals, such as polychlorinated biphenyls, according to the Environmental Defense Fund. (7) Pacific halibut also contain a moderate amount of mercury.

Is halibut good or bad for you? ›

Halibut is a healthy choice, as it's a lean protein and is high in omega-3 fatty acids and essential vitamins and minerals. These elements support heart health, brain function, and overall well-being.

The proteins you get from eating halibut are complete proteins. That means they provide every essential amino acid that your body can't make on its own. It promotes heart health. Halibut meat contains nutrients that keep the heart healthy, such as selenium, magnesium, niacin, and omega-three fatty acids.

Soaking fish in brine or water before cooking to remove any muddy taste is not necessary. We prefer never to wash or soak whole or filleted fish in water or any other solution (except a marinade) before cooking as it affects the texture, and ultimately, the flavour of the fish.

Don't let your fish soak in water for long, even if it's ice-cold water. This will soften the flesh and eventually you'll have a mushy fillet.

Brining fish with salt before cooking is a helpful, but not crucial, step. The brine mixture adds flavor and firmness to the fish as it extracts excess moisture from the flesh which can make it stick to the pan during cooking. Lean white fish like cod and rockfish benefit greatly from a quick, dry brine.