Grilled Halibut with Tatsoi and Spicy Thai Chiles

A flavorful Asian-inspired dish featuring grilled halibut fillets served over wilted tatsoi greens, topped with crisp carrots and a spicy-sweet Thai sauce made with fish sauce, lime, and chiles.

4 servings
35 min

Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons sugar
  • 5 tablespoons fish sauce
  • ¼ cup water
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 whole Thai bird chiles
  • 1 small carrot
  • 4 fillets halibut fillets
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 whole shallot
  • ¾ pound tatsoi

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    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.)

    5 min

  2. 2.

    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.

    25 min

  3. 3.

    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.

    3 min

  4. 4.

    Place fish atop tatsoi. Sprinkle each fillet with carrot; drizzle each with 2 tablespoons sauce. Serve, passing remaining sauce separately.

    2 min