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Halibut with Asian Fig and Ginger Sauce

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From: California Fig Advisory Board

Quick Facts

Servings: 6
Prep Time: 30 min.
Cook Time: 40 min.
Total: 1 hr. 10 min.

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Halibut is a versatile and tasty white fish that requires little seasoning. Here it is served with jumbo shrimp and covered in a figgy-ginger sauce.

Ingredients

  • Halibut with Asian Fig and Ginger Sauce4 oz dried California Calimyrna figs, stemmed and quartered
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1/4 white onion, chopped
  • 2 Fresno chiles, stemmed and seeds removed
  • 1 Tbs minced, fresh ginger root
  • 1 1/2 cups clam juice
  • 1/4 cup cream
  • 1/2 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 4 6 oz halibut fillets
  • 2 Tbs olive oil
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 8 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 cups hot cooked, long-grain white rice
  • 1 Tbs butter
  • 4 fresh or dried California Calimyrna figs, stemmed and sliced
  • 2 Tbs chopped chives

Directions

  • Asian Fig and Ginger SauceIn 2-quart saucepan, combine figs, garlic, onion, chiles, fresh ginger root, and clam juice. Heat to simmer, and cook about 20 minutes until figs are softened. Set aside to cool.
  • Turn into blender container, and process until smooth, about 30 seconds. Return to saucepan, and set aside.
  • Halibut and ShrimpIn large heavy skillet, heat olive oil until hot. Gently sauté halibut on both sides until golden brown. Reduce heat and continue to cook until just cooked through.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, combine shrimp with water and salt. Heat to a boil, and drain, immediately. Turn into warm skillet with halibut and keep warm until ready to serve.
  • To serve, reheat Asian Fig and Ginger Sauce to a simmer, and stir in cream, sesame seed oil, lime juice, and salt.
  • Divide rice onto warm dinner plates, and layer halibut on top. Divide and spoon sauce over halibut. Garnish with poached shrimp, sliced figs, and chopped chives.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 359
  Calories from Fat 102 (28%)
(18%)Total Fat 12g
(18%)Saturated Fat 4g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
(21%)Cholesterol 62mg
(52%)Sodium 1259mg
(22%)Potassium 787mg
Total Carbohydrate 35g
(13%)Dietary Fiber 3g
Sugars 15g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(64%)Protein 32g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

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