HALIBUT WITH SOY-GINGER DRESSING

Halibut with Soy-Ginger Dressing image

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1/4 cup & 2 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
2 tablespoons mirin
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil
2 scallions, thinly sliced on diagonal
1/4 cup finely julienned peeled fresh ginger (1 oz)
6 ounce 6 halibut fillets, skinned

Steps:

In a small skillet toast the sesame seeds over moderate heat, stirring a few times until golden, 3-4 minutes. In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce with the rice vinegar, mirin, grapeseed adn sesame oils, scallions and ginger. In a large, shallow dish, brush the halibut fillets with half of the soy-ginger dressing. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Transfer the halibut to a large, rimmed baking sheet and season with pepper. Bake the fish in teh upper third of the oven for 10-12 minutes, or until glazed and just cooked through.
Spoon the rice into shallow bowls. Set the halibut fillets on top andn spoon the spinach alongside. Pour the remaining dressing over the fish, sprinkle with the toasted sesame seeds and serve