Grilled Halibut with Tatsoi and Spicy Thai Chiles
- 5 tablespoons sugar
- 5 tablespoons fish sauce*
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 Thai bird chiles with seeds or 1/2 large jalapeno chile with seeds, minced
- 1 small carrot, peeled, cut into matchstick-size strips
- 4 6- to 7-ounce halibut fillets
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced
- 3/4 pound tatsoi or baby spinach (about 12 cups packed)
- Mix first 7 ingredients in medium glass bowl.
- Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
- (Sauce can be prepared 2 days ahead.
- Cover and refrigerate.)
- Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat).
- Place carrot in medium bowl.
- Cover with ice water.
- Let stand 15 minutes, then drain well.
- Brush fish on all sides with 2 tablespoons oil.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Grill until just opaque in center, about 4 minutes per side.
- Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Add shallot; stir 1 minute.
- Add tatsoi; sprinkle with salt.
- Toss until tatsoi is wilted but still bright green, about 2 minutes; divide among 4 plates.
- Place fish atop tatsoi.
- Sprinkle each fillet with carrot; drizzle each with 2 tablespoons sauce.
- Serve, passing remaining sauce separately.
sugar, fish sauce, water, lime juice, fresh ginger, garlic, bird chiles, carrot, vegetable oil, shallot, tatsoi
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/grilled-halibut-with-tatsoi-and-spicy-thai-chiles-232263 (may not work)