Pan Seared Alaskan Halibut With Ponzu, Lemongrass Sauce, And Lemon Rice Pilaf

Serves: 2

Terence Turner

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

56

Spice

50

Sweetness

53

Sourness

43

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.5

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 tbsp

Kosher Salt

2 tbsps

Grapeseed Oil

1

Salt

1 large

Onion (diced)

1 tbsp

Lemon Zest

2 cups

Jasmine Rice

1 cup

White Wine

2 tbsps

Butter

Directions:

1

Combine the salt and pepper on a plate large enough to accommodate the fillets

2

Dip the halibut in the salt and pepper

3

Heat a large skillet over high heat

4

Add the oil and swirl to coat the pan

5

When the oil shimmers, add the halibut and sear, 4 to 6 minutes per side, until brown

6

In a medium bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, ponzu, shallot, and grapeseed oil

7

Toss the vinaigrette with the watercress and season, to taste, with the salt and pepper

8

Plating: Place a ring mold on each plate and fill with the rice

9

Remove the ring and place an even amount of salad on top of each rice mold

10

Lay a fillet on top of the salad and drizzle the sauce around the plate

11

Sprinkle the tomatoes and chives on top of the sauce

12

Heat a large skillet over high heat

13

Add the oil and swirl to coat the pan

14

When the oil shimmers, add the onion, ginger, and lemon zest and stir-fry until soft, about 2 minutes

15

Add the rice and cook, stirring until the rice is opaque, about 5 minutes

16

Add the wine and allow to reduce by 80 percent

17

Add the chicken stock, cover the rice with foil and place over the lowest heat for 25 to 30 minutes

18

Fluff the rice with a fork and sprinkle with the parsley

19

Heat a medium skillet over medium heat

20

Add the oil and swirl to coat the pan

21

When the oil shimmers, add the garlic, ginger, shallot, and lemongrass and saute, stirring, until soft, about 3 minutes

22

Add the ponzu and reduce by 50 percent

23

Add the chicken stock and reduce again by 50 percent

24

Puree mixture with immersion blender

25

Add the artichoke slices and cook several minutes until just tender

26

Mount the sauce with 2 tablespoons butter and season with salt and pepper