Ingredients
For the Poaching Liquid
- Shallots (thinly sliced) 2
- Garlic Clove (thinly sliced) 1
- Thai Chili (halved and deseeded) 1
- Ginger (thinly sliced) 1
- Lemongrass (smashed) 1
- Coconut Milk 720 ml
- Fish Sauce 2 tsp
- Brown Sugar 1 tsp
- Kosher Salt 1 tsp
- Scallions (thinly sliced on a bias) 1
- Cilantro Leaves 40
For the Halibut
- Halibut Fillets Skinless (2.5 cm) 4
For the Garnish
- Lime (thinly sliced) 4
Tools that you will need
General Equipment
- 11"(28cm) Frying Pan
- Fish Spatula
- Rubber Spatula
Cooking Steps Prep Cooking
Prepare the Probe and Add the First Ingredients
Insert the probe in the clip attached to the side of the pan making sure it doesn't touch the bottom. Make sure the lemongrass and shallots are in the cookware.
Shallots (thinly sliced) | 1 |
Garlic Clove (thinly sliced) | 1 |
Thai Chili (halved and deseeded) | 1 |
Ginger (thinly sliced) | 5 |
Lemongrass (smashed) | 1 |
Scallions (thinly sliced) | 1 |
Add the Remaining Ingredients
Stir to combine.
Coconut Milk | 720 ml |
Fish Sauce | 2 tsps. |
Brown Sugar | 1 tsp. |
Kosher Salt | 1 tsp. |
1. Connect the Cookware
Turn the burner on and place the cookware on it. Tap the cookware twice until the symbol apears on the cooktop. Select Boiling/ Cooking with Water and set the temperature to 87°C.
2. Cook the Cooking Liquids
Cook the coconut broth for 5 minutes and allow the flavors to infuse.
3. Season the Halibut
Moderately season the halibut with salt.
Kosher Salt | as needed |
4. Add and Poach the Halibut
Add the halibut into the coconut broth and cook for 5 minutes.
Halibut Fillet Skinless (seasoned) | 4 |
5. Flip and Finish Poaching the Halibut
Flip the fish on its other side and continue cooking for 5 more minutes or until fully cooked.
6. Remove the Halibut Fillets
Turn the burner off, then using a fish spatula, gently transfer the cooked fillets from the pan to a paper towel-lined tray or plate.
7. Serve as Desired
Serve the halibut with a little bit of the poaching liquid, cilantro leaves, sliced scallions, and fresh-squeezed lime juice. Enjoy with green beans, rice, or your favorite side.
Cilantro Leaves | 40 |
Lime (thinly sliced) | 4 |
Scallion Greens (thinly sliced, on a bias) | as needed |
Finished cooking!
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