Brazilian Halibut With Coconut Lime Sauce Recipes

STEAMED HALIBUT WITH COCONUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Special equipment: a large bamboo steamer
• In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the coconut milk, lime juice, garlic, lemongrass, serrano, turbinado sugar and fish sauce. Whisk it all together, then bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Cover and keep warm until ready to serve. Remove the lemongrass before serving.
• Fill a large pot with 2 inches of water and bring to a light boil over medium heat. Line a bamboo steamer with parchment paper. Sprinkle the halibut with salt and place in the steamer. Cover the steamer and set it over the pot of boiling water. Steam until the fish is cooked through and tender, 6 to 7 minutes.
• Transfer the fillets to shallow bowls and top each serving with about 1/2 cup of the coconut sauce. Garnish with a cilantro sprig and serve.
• Cook's Note: Cod or sea bass can be substituted for halibut.

BRAZILIAN HALIBUT WITH COCONUT-LIME SAUCE

Steps:

• In a flat dish with sides, combine 1 Tbsp. oil with all the lime juice. Marinate the fish in the mixture while the other ingredients are cooking (or marinate it in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours).
• In a large heavy skillet, heat the remaining oil over medium heat, and sauté the onions, peppers, and garlic for 5 - 7 minutes, until the vegetables are just tender.
• Add the fish to the skillet and pour the marinade and coconut milk over it. Add the tomatoes to the pan and sprinkle the salt over everything.
• Simmer the fish for 8 - 10 minutes until it is cooked through and flakes easily, flipping it halfway through the cooking time. Serve it hot.