Halibut Simmered In Soy And Sake Food

JAPANESE SIMMERED FISH (SAKANA NO NITSUKE)

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• If the fish fillet will be cooked with the skin intact, score the skin.
• Clean the fish with the boiled water: Place the fish in an empty pot and slowly pour the hot water over it until it's covered. The fish will cook slightly.
• Drain the hot water.
• Immerse the fillets in cold water.
• Drain again and set aside.
• Combine the sake, mirin, soy sauce, and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat.
• Add the fish fillets to the saucepan and cover them with a Japanese drop lid.
• Cook the fish for 10 minutes over medium-high heat.
• Continue to cook the fish until the simmering sauce is reduced to half.
• Add the tamari and ginger.
• Simmer for an additional 5 minutes, or until the simmering sauce has thickened.
• Remove the pan from the heat.
• Serve the fillets in shallow individual dishes.
• Pour some of the simmering sauce over the fish.
• Garnish with sliced green onions or fresh ginger, if desired.

SAKE-STEAMED HALIBUT WITH DILLED CARROTS

Steps:

• Spray steamer rack with nonstick spray. Sprinkle both sides of halibut with salt and pepper, then sprinkle top of fillets with 2 teaspoons dill; place fish on prepared steamer rack.
• Combine sake and onion in large pot; bring to boil. Continue to boil 2 minutes. Add carrots and garlic to pot; return to boil. Place steamer rack with fish over liquid in pot. Cover pot tightly and steam fish until just opaque in center, about 8 minutes. Transfer fish to platter. Cut each fillet crosswise in half; cover with foil. Discard onion. Using slotted spoon, transfer carrots and garlic to small bowl; mix in butter and remaining 2 teaspoons dill. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon carrots alongside fish on platter. Boil liquid in pot until reduced to 6 tablespoons, about 3 minutes. Pour over fish and carrots.

HALIBUT WITH RICE WINE

Steps:

• Heat oil in non-stick saucepan over medium heat. Cook shallots and garlic gently until fragrant, but not brown. Stir in black bean sauce, rice wine, and soy sauce. Bring to boil and cook until reduced by half. Remove from heat, and stir in vinegar; set aside.
• Pat fish dry. Rub with sesame oil and sprinkle with pepper. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil grate.
• Grill fish for about 5 minutes per side, or just until cooked through. Sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with sauce poured over top.

HALIBUT SIMMERED IN SOY AND SAKE

Steps:

• Combine the sake, mirin, dashi, soy sauce, and sliced ginger in a skillet or saucepan with a lid; it should be just wide enough to hold the fish. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Meanwhile, if you are using shredded ginger, soak it in cold water to cover.
• After the liquids have boiled for 1 minute, reduce the heat to medium and gently add the fish, skin side down. Cover and adjust the heat so the mixture simmers steadily. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until the point of a thin-bladed knife meets little resistance when inserted into the thickest part of the fillet.
• Carefully remove the fish from the poaching liquid. Drain the ginger if you're using it and garnish the fish. Pass the sauce separately to spoon over the fish and white rice.

GARLIC SESAME ALASKA HALIBUT

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F or preheat grill to medium-high.
• Spray foil with nonstick cooking spray. Center halibut on each sheet of foil.
• Combine soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic and red pepper flakes; spoon one tablespoon over each fillet.
• Top each fillet with vegetables. Spoon remaining sauce over vegetables.
• Bring up sides of foil and seal.
• Bake 15 to 18 minutes on a cookie sheet in oven or grill 9 to 12 minutes in covered grill.
• Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.

SAKE-STEAMED HALIBUT WITH GINGER & CABBAGE

Steps:

• Soak the cauliflower in the ginger juice at room temperature for 1 hour.
• Drain.
• Meanwhile, in each of 2 medium skillets, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in 1 tablespoon of the oil.
• Divide the cabbage, leeks and fresh ginger between the skillets and season with salt, pepper, & crushed red pepper flakes.
• Cover and cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until softened but not browned, about 8 minutes.
• Divide the sake between the skillets and bring to a boil.
• Add 4 halibut fillets to each skillet and season with salt, pepper & crushed red pepper flakes (if using).
• Cover and cook over high heat until the fish is firm, about 10 minutes.
• Transfer the halibut and vegetables to shallow bowls.
• Garnish with the shaved cauliflower and sliced scallions and serve.