Sesame Ginger Broiled Halibut Recipe

This simple, Asian-inspired broiled halibut recipe features a tasty marinade of soy sauce, sesame and ginger to highlight the meaty flavor of the halibut.

Ingredients

• 4 (6 ounces each) halibut fillets
• 0.5 cup soy sauce
• 0.5 cup rice wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh ginger , peeled and minced
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
• 0.5 cup scallions (green onions), finely chopped
• 0.25 cup sesame seeds

Steps

1. In a large glass bowl, combine soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and half of the chopped scallion.​
2. Place the fillets in a large resealable zipper baggie, then pour the marinade liquid into the baggie, squeeze out any excess air and seal. This marinating technique allows a relatively small amount of liquid to cover the entire surface area of the halibut fillets.​
3. Marinate fillets in the refrigerator for 2 to 4 hours.​
4. Preheat broiler for 5 minutes.​
5. Remove fillets from baggie and place them skin side down on a sheet pan lined with a silicone baking mat. Sprinkle generously with sesame seeds, patting them firmly against the fillets. The fillets should be fully coated with sesame seeds.​
6. Place pan in on top rack of your oven (or under the broiler if you have a separate broiler) and broil 7 to 8 minutes or until the fillets flake but still give slightly when pressed with your thumb; don't over cook them, though, or they'll be too dry.​
7. While the fillets cook, pour the leftover marinade liquid into a saucepan and bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer and reduce while the fillets cook. Note: For safety reasons, it is important to bring the marinade to a full boil before serving it with the dish.​
8. Serve halibut topped with the reduced marinade and garnished with the remaining green onion.