This dish is a ginger lover's dream. Humble ingredients like cabbage, leeks, and fresh ginger are sautéed until silky and tender, then topped with sake-steamed halibut. A crisp, punchy garnish of ginger-pickled cauliflower adds finishing drama and crunch. Jarred pickled ginger is available in many supermarkets. Sablefish (black cod) would also be delicious here; remove the skin after steaming.
Ingredients
½ cup thinly-shaved cauliflower (about 2 ounces)
2 tablespoons pickled ginger juice
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon neutral oil, such as avocado or grapeseed
½ pound green cabbage, cored and shredded, or 8 ounces slaw mix
1 small leek, white and tender green parts, cut into fine matchsticks
1 (1-inch) piece of fresh ginger, peeled and cut into fine matchsticks
Salt and freshly ground white or black pepper
¼ cup sake
Two (5- to 6-ounce) halibut fillets Available In Our Premium Subscription Box
1 large scallion, white and light green parts, thinly sliced
Steamed jasmine rice for serving
Directions
Pickle the Cauliflower
In a small bowl, combine the cauliflower and ginger juice and let sit at room temperature for 1 hour or refrigerate overnight. Drain.
Sauté the Vegetables
In a medium skillet over low heat, melt the butter in the oil. Add the cabbage, leek, and ginger matchsticks and season lightly with salt and pepper. Cover and cook, stirring frequently, until softened but not browned, about 8 minutes.
Steam the Halibut
Add the sake to the pan, increase the heat to high, and bring to a boil. Add the halibut and season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook until the fish is firm yet the flesh flakes with a fork, about 10 minutes.
Finish and Serve
Divide the vegetables between shallow bowls and top each with a halibut fillet. Garnish with the pickled cauliflower and the scallions and serve with rice alongside.
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Pro Tips
Pair it Up
Serve with a full-bodied riesling or buttery, unoaked chardonnay.
Spice it Up
Sprinkle with togarashi seasoning for a bit of aromatic heat.
Change it Up
Stir leftover vegetables, halibut, and pickled cauliflower into miso broth and serve with a bowl of steamed rice for a next day transformation.