STEAMED HALIBUT WITH SOTHY

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Steamed Halibut with Sothy image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 28

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 shallots, sliced
1/2 cup sliced onion
2 tablespoons ghee or clarified butter
1 clove garlic, sliced
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1 green chile, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons hot curry powder
3 fresh curry leaves* (See Cook's Note)
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
Pinch saffron
2 cups fish stock, recipe follows
13 1/2 ounces canned coconut milk*
2 tomatoes, cut in quarters
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 cups basmati rice
Kosher salt
6 star anise
2 stalks lemon grass, white part only, chopped
2 (1-inch) pieces fresh ginger, sliced
2 oranges, sliced
2 pounds halibut, cut into 6 portions, skin and bones removed
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the sothy: In a large saucepan heat the vegetable oil over medium high heat. Add the shallots and onion and saute until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium add the ghee, garlic, ginger, and chile cook for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant. Add the curry powder, curry leaves, mustard seeds, fennel seeds, turmeric, and saffron and stir for 2 minutes. Pour in the fish stock, coconut milk, tomatoes, and kosher salt. Cook sauce, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and add the lime juice and cream. Keep warm until ready to serve.
  • For the rice: Rinse the rice until the water runs clear then soak in warm water for 10 minutes and drain. In a large pot of boiling, salted water cook the rice for 6 minutes.
  • Strain the rice and keep warm.
  • For the fish: In a pot that fits the steamer basket place the star anise, lemongrass, and ginger and fill with water. Bring water to a boil over high heat. Line the bottom of the steamer basket with the orange slices. Season the halibut with salt and pepper and arrange on top of the orange slices. Place the basket on top of the pot, cover, and steam for 8 minutes.
  • Serve the halibut with the rice and Sothy on the side.

Charlie molitor
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The halibut was mild and flaky, and the sothy sauce was flavorful and tangy. I served it with jasmine rice and steamed vegetables.


Michael Foreman
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I served it with jasmine rice and steamed vegetables.


Richard Butler
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This was a great recipe. The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


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


Kabengo Raimon
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The fish is cooked to perfection and the sauce is delicious. I served it with roasted potatoes and asparagus and it was a hit.


David Kardish
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The halibut was mild and flaky, and the sothy sauce was flavorful and tangy. I served it with jasmine rice and steamed vegetables.


Abdur Rahman Samad Bji
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The fish is elegant and the sauce is flavorful. I served it with roasted potatoes and asparagus and it was a hit.


Cl0v3rr
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's a great way to cook halibut without a lot of fuss. The fish is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious.


emon vlog
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are always delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Goma Sapkota Upreti
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served it with jasmine rice and steamed vegetables.


Felix Catongo
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The fish was a bit overcooked, but the sauce was delicious. I'll try it again and cook the fish for a shorter amount of time.


Scott Camp
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and herbs to the sauce and it was much better.


Jagtaar Kaur
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I'm not a fan of sothy sauce, but I still enjoyed this recipe. The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful, even though it wasn't my favorite.


Suraj Aacharya
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This was a great recipe. I used cod instead of halibut and it turned out great. The sauce was delicious and the fish was cooked perfectly.


MauAtty Pelaelo
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit! The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Marvin Segura
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I love steamed halibut, and this recipe is one of my favorites. The sothy sauce is so flavorful and really complements the fish. I usually serve it with jasmine rice and steamed vegetables.


Roger Manuake
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This was a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It was easy to make and didn't take long to cook. The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served it with roasted potatoes and asparagus.


Ahmadsher Sial
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I'm not a huge fan of fish, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The halibut was mild and delicate, and the sothy sauce was flavorful without being overpowering. I'll definitely be making this again!


Ali raza Chohan
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This steamed halibut recipe was a delight! The fish was cooked perfectly, moist and flaky, and the sothy sauce added a wonderful depth of flavor. I served it with jasmine rice and steamed vegetables, and it was a hit with my family.


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