Delicate and mild in flavor, yet hearty in texture, Pacific halibut is an iconic species of wild-caught white fish from Alaska. It’s also an incredibly versatile fish, adaptable to a range of recipes and cooking styles. Each of these Pacific halibut recipes showcases the delicious qualities that this fish has to offer.
Crispy Pacific Halibut with Thai Red Curry and Coconut Rice
It’s comforting, it’s crispy, it’s a little spicy, it’s sweet — it’s a dish you will want to make over and over again. Store-bought Thai chili paste punches up mild Pacific halibut with a little bit of heat, and a sweet coconut rice balances out the dish to make it reminiscent of Thai Fish Curry. With a nearly-addictive panko breadcrumb topping, it’s a dish that brings out the best in Pacific halibut.
Our recipe for Crispy Pacific Halibut with Thai Red Curry and Coconut Rice includes:
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Panko breadcrumbs
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Thai red curry paste
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Brown sugar
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Coconut milk
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Cilantro
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Lime
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Cooked jasmine rice
Seared Pacific Halibut over Brothy Butter Beans
Savory, brothy butter beans pair perfectly with seared Pacific halibut in this protein-filled weeknight meal. When preparing this recipe, you can also double or triple the portion of beans and stash them away for up to a week as a way to meal prep. This way, all you need to do throughout the week reheat the beans and quickly sear a fillet for a hearty meal that’s ready in no time.
Our recipe for Seared Pacific Halibut over Brothy Butter Beans includes:
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Extra-virgin olive oil
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Shallot
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Red bell pepper
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Carrot
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Fresh or dried thyme
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Butter beans
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White wine
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Vegetable stock
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High-heat cooking oil (vegetable, safflower, or grapeseed)
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Cilantro
Baked Halibut with Easy Chermoula Sauce
Learning to bake Pacific halibut is a building block for so many dishes. Simply adding a sauce, like this herbaceous, North-African inspired chermoula, takes this basic preparation to the next level. A warm mix of spices like cumin and smoked paprika, plus a healthy amount of cilantro, parsley and lemon juice on top locks in the flavor and moisture of the halibut as it cooks.
Our recipe for Baked Halibut with Easy Chermoula Sauce includes:
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Garlic
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Smoked paprika
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Ground cumin
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Ground coriander
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Red pepper flakes
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Extra-virgin olive oil
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Cilantro
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Parsley
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Fresh lemon juice
Mediterranean Baked Pacific Halibut
Infuse the bold, eclectic flavors of Greek cuisine into your next seafood meal with this recipe for Mediterranean Baked Pacific Halibut. The saltiness of the feta, the bright flavors of the cherry tomatoes, the briny delight of the Kalamata olives, and the essential garlic, lemon, and thyme bake right into the fillets for this one-pan Mediterranean-inspired meal.
Our recipe for Mediterranean Baked Halibut includes:
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Cherry tomatoes
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Feta cheese
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Pitted kalamata olives
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Garlic
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Fresh or dried thyme
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Fresh lemon juice
Broiled Pacific Halibut with Briny Italian Salsa Verde
Italian salsa verde is a catch-all, mix-and-match sauce that you can stuff with an endless variety of fresh herbs, perfect for the canvas of Pacific halibut. Its basis starts with capers and parsley, but you can adapt it with basil, mint, or anchovies. Whatever you choose, the briny, zingy taste of the Italian salsa verde will bring out the delicate flavor of Pacific halibut with just a few minutes in the broiler.
Our recipe for Broiled Pacific Halibut with Briny Italian Salsa Verde includes:
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Parsley
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Capers
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Garlic
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Red wine vinegar
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Fresh lemon juice and zest
