Serves 4
Marinade:
2 tablespoons ginger, chopped
1 teaspoon jalapeno, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 ½ -3 pounds sea bass or halibut cut into single portions
¼ cup sugar
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup rice vinegar
3 tablespoons ginger, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
¼ cup scallions, very thinly sliced
Blend marinade ingredients in a blender or food processor. Place filets in single layer in glass baking dish. Pour marinade over filets, turning once to coat. Cover and Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
Preheat oven to 400°.
Pour off marinade into frying pan and heat over medium- high heat. When hot, sear filets until golden brown, turning once to sear other side. Transfer back to baking dish.
Bake fish 15-25 minutes, depending on thickness.
While fish is baking, make sauce: Add all other ingredients,
except scallions, to frying pan. Cook until glossy and slightly thickened. Add
scallions, reserving a bit for garnish.