Halibut with Sambal Vinaigrette and Wasabi Cream

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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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!