Sesame Soy Halibut Recipe

Name: Sesame Soy Halibut
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 c. reduced sodium soy sauce; 1/3 c. tahini (sesame paste); 1/3 c. brown sugar; 2 Tbsp. peanut oil; 4 tsp. red wine vinegar; 3/4 tsp. red pepper flakes; 1/2 tsp. sesame oil; 1/2 lb. uncooked fettuccine; 1/2 c. green onion; 1 1/2 tsp. lemon juice; 4 (4 to 6 oz.) halibut steaks; 2 tsp. chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish); 1 tsp. toasted sesame seed (for garnish)

Servings: persons

1/3 c. reduced sodium soy sauce
1/3 c. tahini (sesame paste)
1/3 c. brown sugar
2 Tbsp. peanut oil
4 tsp. red wine vinegar
3/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp. sesame oil
1/2 lb. uncooked fettuccine
1/2 c. green onion
1 1/2 tsp. lemon juice
4 (4 to 6 oz.) halibut steaks
2 tsp. chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
1 tsp. toasted sesame seed (for garnish)

1
With whisk, mix together soy sauce, tahini, brown sugar, peanut oil, vinegar, red pepper and sesame oil until well combined. Gently warm in small saucepan.
2
Cook fettuccine according to package directions.
3
Drain.
4
Toss with green onion and 1/2 cup sesame soy sauce.
5
Keep warm.
6
Bring 3 cups water and lemon juice to boil in large skillet.
7
Add halibut.
8
Lower heat.
9
Simmer, covered, until halibut flakes when tested with a fork.
10
Gently remove halibut and drain.
11
Divide halibut and pasta onto 4 dinner plates.
12
Drizzle with remaining sesame soy sauce.
13
Sprinkle with cilantro and sesame seed.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 c. reduced sodium soy sauce, 1/3 c. tahini (sesame paste), 1/3 c. brown sugar, 2 Tbsp. peanut oil, and more.

Yes, Sesame Soy Halibut 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.

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Sesame Soy Halibut

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Variations & substitutions

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