Ginger Soy Glazed Halibut

Ingredients

• 4 halibut fillets, about 6 ounces each
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Method

1. 1

   Pat the halibut fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil.

3. 3

   In a separate small bowl, stir together the water and cornstarch to make a slurry; set aside.

4. 4

   Heat the vegetable oil in a 9-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

   2:00 · Heat oil
5. 5

   Add the halibut fillets to the skillet and sear undisturbed until golden brown on the bottom.

   4:00 · Sear first side
6. 6

   Flip the fillets and cook until the second side is golden and the fish flakes easily with a fork.

   4:00 · Sear second side
7. 7

   Transfer the halibut to a plate and tent loosely with foil.

8. 8

   Pour the soy sauce mixture into the same skillet and bring to a simmer over medium heat, scraping up any browned bits.

   2:00 · Simmer glaze
9. 9

   Whisk the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce and cook until thickened and glossy.

   1:30 · Thicken glaze
10. 10

    Return the halibut to the skillet, spooning the glaze over each fillet to coat.

    1:00 · Glaze fish
11. 11

    Transfer the glazed halibut to plates and sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.