Halibut with Citrus-Ginger Glaze

by DALLAS AND MELISSA HARTWIG Community Table

(halibut )

Yield: 2 servings
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time:
Total Time: 30 min

Ingredients

½ cup apple cider
Zest and juice of 2 lemons
Juice of 1 orange
½ Tbsp. fresh ginger, grated (or ½ tsp. ground ginger)
3 Tbsp. cooking fat
1 lb. halibut
1 tsp. salt
½ tsp. pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F
2. For the glaze: Cook the apple cider in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until reduced to about 1 tablespoon, 4 to 6 minutes. Add the lemon juice, orange juice, and ginger and cook until reduced by half, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and add the lemon zest. Set aside.
3. For the fish: Heat 2 tbsp. of the cooking fat in a large skillet over high heat, swirling to coat the bottom of the pan. While the fat is heating, season the halibut with the salt and pepper. When the fat is hot, place the fish topside down in the pan and sear for 2 to 3 minutes.
4. While the fish is searing, melt the remaining 1 tbsp. cooking fat (if necessary), line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and brush half of the fat on the paper.
5. Remove the halibut from the pan and transfer seared side up to the greased, lined baking sheet. Brush the remaining cooking fat over the top of the halibut. Bake in the oven for 10 to 12 minutes, until the flesh is just barely firm and flakes easily with a fork. 130 to 135° on meat thermometer.
6. Transfer the fish to a serving dish or individual plates and spoon the glaze over the top just before serving.