Halibut with Sambal Vinaigrette and Wasabi Cream Recipe

Name: Halibut with Sambal Vinaigrette and Wasabi Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar (not seasoned); 2 teaspoons sambal oelek (Southeast Asian chile sauce); 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1/3 cup vegetable oil; 2 teaspoons wasabi (green horseradish) powder; 3 tablespoons water; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1 (2-lb) halibut steak (1 1/2 inches thick), skinned, boned, and cut into 4 pieces; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley; 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil; Accompaniment: pickled ginger

Servings: persons

1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar (not seasoned)
2 teaspoons sambal oelek (Southeast Asian chile sauce)
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons wasabi (green horseradish) powder
3 tablespoons water
1/4 cup sour cream
1 (2-lb) halibut steak (1 1/2 inches thick), skinned, boned, and cut into 4 pieces
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil
Accompaniment: pickled ginger

1
Preheat oven to 400F.
2
Blend vinaigrette ingredients in a blender until smooth.
3
Season with salt.
4
Whisk together wasabi powder and water until smooth, then whisk in sour cream.
5
Season with salt.
6
Pat fish dry and season with salt and pepper.
7
Sprinkle 1 side of each piece with parsley.
8
Heat a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet over high heat until hot.
9
Add oil, then fish, parsleyed sides up.
10
Sear fish until undersides are browned, about 1 minute.
11
Turn fish over and put skillet in middle of oven.
12
Roast until just cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes.
13
Serve fish, parsleyed sides up, with a spoonful of each sauce.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar (not seasoned), 2 teaspoons sambal oelek (Southeast Asian chile sauce), 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, 1/3 cup vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Halibut with Sambal Vinaigrette and Wasabi Cream falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Halibut with Sambal Vinaigrette and Wasabi Cream

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