COCONUT CURRY HALIBUT WITH GREEN BEANS AND ROASTED RED BELL PEPPERS
The harmony of sweet , sour , and spicy flavors in this Asian-inspired dish stimulates the appetite . The halibut has a velvety texture that will melt in your mouth and rests on a fluffy bed of jasmine rice .
Servings : 4
Ingredients
• 1 cup fat-free , low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 / 4 cup lite coconut milk
• 1 tablespoon Thai red curry paste
• 1 teaspoon grated lime zest
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 2 teaspoons low-sodium fish sauce
• 2 medium garlic cloves , minced
• 1 teaspoon ginger root , peeled and minced
• 2 cups trimmed green beans
• 1 8-ounce can sliced bamboo shoots , drained and slivered
• 1 / 2 cup roasted red bell peppers , drained if bottled , thinly sliced
• 2 medium green onions , sliced into 1-inch pieces
• 4 halibut fillets ( about 4 ounces each ), rinsed and patted dry
• 1 cup uncooked brown ( or regular ) jasmine rice
• 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped basil ( fresh )
• 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro ( fresh )
Directions In the slow cooker , whisk together the broth , coconut milk , curry paste , lime zest , lime juice , fish sauce , garlic , and ginger root . Stir in the green beans , bamboo shoots , roasted peppers , and green onions . Cover and cook on low for 3 to 3 1 / 2 hours or on high for 1 1 / 2 to 2 hours .
Quickly stir in the fish and re-cover the slow cooker . Cook for 30 minutes on low or 15 minutes on high or until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork .
About 15 minutes before serving time , prepare the rice using the package directions , omitting the salt and margarine .
To serve , spoon the rice into shallow bowls . Place a fish fillet on each serving of rice . Spoon the green bean mixture around the fish . Ladle the cooking liquid over all . Garnish with the basil and cilantro .
Nutrition Facts Calories : 313 Total Fat : 3.5g Saturated Fat : 1g Trans Fat : 0g Polyunsaturated Fat : 0.5g Monounsaturated Fat : 0.5g Cholesterol : 56mg Sodium : 370mg Total Carbohydrates : 43g Dietary Fiber : 5g Sugars : 3g Protein : 26g
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