Seared Halibut with Ginger Scallion Sauce – Recipe!

Seared Halibut with Ginger Scallion Sauce is a quick, healthy seafood recipe bursting with bold Asian flavors. Ready in under 30 minutes.

Fresh seafood is something I truly enjoy because it’s light and fresh eating, and this Seared Halibut with Ginger Scallion Sauce is so easy to put together — making life super tasty during the week.

Asian inspired recipes are a cinch if you keep a pantry with just a few staple items to quickly pull from at dinnertime to create a simple sauce made with scallions, fresh ginger, half a chili pepper, and two kinds of oil.  The vegetables are cooked in hot neutral oil for just a few seconds, then taken off the heat and a splash of sesame oil is added for a mild nuttiness.

Fresh halibut fillets are seared in both oil and butter to create an exceptional crust and when dolloped with this quick and delicious sauce — divine.  Serve the halibut over steamed rice and top with the remaining greens of the scallions.

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Ingredients

• 2 scallions, washed and ends trimmed
• 1 knob fresh ginger, mostly peeled
• 1/2 chili pepper with seeds
• 1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon neutral oil – grape seed, canola etc.
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2-4 halibut fillets, about 6 ounces each
• salt and pepper
• *hot rice for serving

(Serves 2-4)

To Prepare:

1.  Slice and mince white tops of scallions and slice green parts crosswise and set aside.
2. Grate ginger to equal 1 tablespoon, set aside.  Mince chili pepper.
3. In a small saucepan, add 1/3 cup neutral oil and place over medium-high heat.  After 2 minutes, add white minced scallions, stir.
4. Cook for 30 seconds and add ginger and chili pepper, stir.  Cook for 30 seconds and turn off heat.  Add a pinch of salt and sesame oil, stir.  Pour sauce into a bowl, set aside.
5. Remove halibut from packaging and sprinkle with salt and pepper.  Add 1 tablespoon neutral oil and butter to a non-stick skillet and place over medium heat.  Swirl butter until melted and add halibut.  Seared on first side for 3 minutes.  Flip and reduce heat to low and cook for 6-10 minutes depending upon thickness of fish.
6. Spoon 1 tablespoon of sauce over top of fish.
7. Spoon rice onto plates and top with halibut, more sauce, and greens from scallions.  Enjoy!

Seared Halibut with Ginger Scallion Sauce is a delicious weeknight meal, but can be served at dinner parties because it tastes restaurant quality and will really “wow” your guests.