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Spicy Soy-Ginger Grilled Striped Bass with Asparagus





Yields
Serves 6 as a first course (or 3 as a main course)



Prep Time
40 mins

Variations of this dish make frequent appearances at the Linkery, a San Diego restaurant known for its craft beers and farm-to-table cooking.

Spicy Soy-Ginger Grilled Sea Bass with Asparagus




Photo: Aya Brackett; Styling: Robyn Valarik
 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
 2 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
 1 1/2 teaspoons powdered ginger
 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
 1/4 cup canola oil
 1 bunch (about 1 lb.) asparagus, bottom halves trimmed and saved for another use
 3/4 pound Striped bass, or other firm white fish, cut into six 2-oz. portions
  Kosher salt
  Freshly ground black pepper
 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Step 1
1

In a blender, combine soy sauce, 1 tbsp. lemon juice, the sugar, fresh and powdered ginger, and red pepper flakes and blend to combine. With the machine running, slowly pour in canola oil and continue blending until emulsified, about 30 seconds. Spread asparagus on a rimmed pan, pour half the marinade over it, and toss to coat. Reserve remaining marinade.

Step 2
2

Prepare a gas or charcoal grill for direct high-heat grilling (450° to 550°; you can hold your hand 5 in. above cooking grate only 2 to 4 seconds). Rinse fish; pat dry. Season on both sides with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil and the remaining lemon juice.

Step 3
3

When grill is ready, lightly oil the cooking grate and put fish on grate skin side down. Grill 3 minutes, then turn and continue grilling until fish is no longer translucent inside (cut to test), 2 to 3 minutes longer. Transfer to a clean plate and tent with foil to keep warm.

Step 4
4

Grill asparagus spears, turning once or twice, until tender and browned, about 5 to 6 minutes. Divide fish among 6 plates and top each with several asparagus spears. Use a spoon to drizzle with some of the reserved marinade.

Step 5
5

Nutritional analysis is per first-course serving.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories179
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g17%

Saturated Fat 1.3g7%
Cholesterol 23mg8%
Sodium 241mg11%
Total Carbohydrate 4.6g2%

Dietary Fiber 0.6g3%
Protein 13g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.