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Grilled Halibut with Curry Sauce

Grilled Halibut with Curry Sauce

Indulge your cravings with Grilled Halibut with Curry Sauce, a perfect blend of flaky fish and aromatic spices. This easy yet elegant dish makes for a fantastic weeknight dinner, impressing your guests with its vibrant flavors and beautiful presentation. Make it tonight and turn an ordinary meal into an extraordinary experience!
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 small Spanish onion, finely diced
  • 1/2 small Granny Smith apple, cored and diced
  • 3 tablespoons Mesa Curry Powder
  • 3 cups fish stock or vegetable stock
  • 2 cups coconut milk, unsweetened
  • 4 ears corn, grilled and kernels removed
  • kosher salt
  • black pepper, freshly ground
  • 2 pounds halibut fillet, skinless, preferably center-cut (about 1 fillet)
  • canola oil
  • handful of cilantro leaves, fresh, for serving
  • handful of mint leaves, fresh, for serving
  • Grilled Cherry Tomato Chutney recipe follows
  • 3 tablespoons ancho chile powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons ground fennel
  • 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1 teaspoon ground chile de arbol
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes
  • canola oil
  • kosher salt
  • black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1 cup cider vinegar
  • handful of cilantro leaves, fresh, for serving
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons mint, chopped
  • 1 lime zest

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Cutting Board
  • Saucepan
  • Frying pan
  • Grater
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Chef's Knife

Method
 

  1. For the sauce: Heat the canola oil in a medium sauté pan over high heat. Add the Spanish onion, Granny Smith apple, and Mesa Curry Powder and cook until the onions and apples soften, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add the fish stock, bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
  2. Add the coconut milk and three-quarters of the corn kernels. Simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened, another 25 to 30 minutes. Strain the finished sauce into a large bowl, add the remaining corn, and taste for seasoning.
  3. Preheat a grill for direct and indirect grilling. Brush the halibut on both sides with canola oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill over medium-high heat until slightly charred on the first side, about 4 minutes. Flip and char the other side, another 4 minutes.
  4. If the fish is not yet cooked through, rotate the grate (instead of moving the fish) so that the fish is over indirect heat. Cover and cook another few minutes until just cooked through.
  5. Transfer the cooked fish to a large serving platter. Ladle over some of the corn-coconut curry sauce. Scatter the herbs over the sauce, and then top with some Grilled Cherry Tomato Chutney.
  6. Prepare a charcoal grill for direct grilling, high heat. Toss the grape tomatoes with canola oil and season with salt and black pepper. Transfer to a grill basket and grill until charred and slightly soft, tossing occasionally, about 5 minutes.
  7. Combine the cider vinegar, light brown sugar, coriander seeds, and cumin seeds in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until thickened to a glaze, about 10 minutes. Let cool slightly, then pour over the tomatoes. Toss, mashing the tomatoes slightly. Add the herbs and the zest, toss again, taste and season.

Notes

  • Tip 1: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat gently to avoid overcooking the fish.
  • Tip 2: You can freeze the curry sauce, but it’s best to grill the fish fresh for optimal texture.
  • Tip 3: Serve with jasmine rice or quinoa to soak up the delicious sauce and add a grain element to your meal.
  • Tip 4: Adjust the amount of ancho chile powder according to your heat preference. Start with less if you're unsure.
  • Tip 5: Feel free to mix in other fresh herbs like basil or parsley for a different flavor profile.