This Sous Vide Halibut is tender and moist with a buttery garlic flavor and fresh thyme! It takes just 45 minutes to cook in a sous vide water bath and you can customize the temperature to get the texture you like!
Just by setting the temperature of your water bath, you can take the guesswork out of cooking fish. So, you can have halibut cooked just the way you like it – a little rare, firm and flaky or somewhere in between!
You’ll also love that this recipe isn’t complicated. You just need a simple seasoning of salt, thyme, garlic and butter, and a few lemon wedges for serving.[feast_advanced_jump_to]
If youre looking for something a little more complicated, this sous vide tilapia is coated with breadcrumbs and crisped after it finishes in the sous vide.
All you need is a side of sautéed green beans and crispy roasted potatoes, and you have dinner ready for date night or a dinner party!
Halibut is an excellent choice for sous vide cooking. For best results, choose thicker filets with firm flesh. The sous vide method tenderizes the fish and results in tender, flaky fillets.
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What is Sous Vide?
Sous vide is basically a method of cooking using what is called an immersion circulator (i.e. the sous vide machine). This immersion circulator circulates water in a temperature controlled water bath at a certain temperature to perfectly cook your food every time.
Because the temperature doesnt change, and it keeps your meat (or dessert, veggies, etc.) at the same temperature, your risk of overcooking becomes very minimal.
To learn even more about sous vide cooking, head over and read “what is sous vide cooking and the benefits of sous vide cooking.”
The displacement method is where you slowly submerge a ziplock bag in water pushing the air out of the top of the bag (the bag should be slightly open at the top to allow air to escape).
Use a clip (I use sous vide magnets) to clip the bag to the side to keep it from floating and getting air and/or water inside.
You will also want to check out these posts on the best sous vide containers and the best sous vide bags for more information!
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How to cook Sous Vide Halibut
FAQ
What is the best fish for sous vide?
Is it worth it to sous vide fish?
What is the best temperature for halibut?
How do you cook halibut so it’s not tough?
Is Halibut good sous vide?
Yes, halibut is good sous vide! Halibut is not only easy to cook sous vide style, but the results are truly perfect every single time. The flavorful fish is extremely tender and flaky with the perfect crust, and it never overcooks. What temperature should halibut be cooked to?
Can you cook halibut in a sous vide machine?
After the halibut is cooked in the sous vide machine, it’s best to give it a quick sear for the gorgeous presentation. If you cook it immediately after they come out of the water bath, any rise in temperature will overcook them. Let it cook down in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes.
How long do you cook halibut in a sous vide water bath?
Sous Vide Halibut takes just 45 minutes to cook in a sous vide water bath and it has a tender and moist texture with a buttery garlic flavor! Rub the salt on the halibut and let it sit for 30 minutes. Heat a sous vide water bath to 122F degrees. Place in a vacuum seal bag with the remaining ingredients (except lemon).
How to sous vide frozen halibut?
As for how to sous vide frozen halibut, you can basically sous vide them exactly as you would fresh, but you’ll need to add 15 minutes of cooking time to the sous vide water bath. Oh, and if you have these ingredients, you’re well on your way to making this pan seared cod.