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Grilled Halibut with Tatsoi and Spicy Thai Chiles

Name: Grilled Halibut with Tatsoi and Spicy Thai Chiles
Cuisine: thai
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons sugar; 5 tablespoons fish sauce*; 1/4 cup water; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 Thai bird chiles with seeds or 1/2 large jalapeño chile with seeds, minced; 1 small carrot, peeled, cut into matchstick-size strips; 4 6- to 7-ounce halibut fillets; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided; 1 shallot, thinly sliced; 3/4 pound tatsoi or baby spinach (about 12 cups packed)

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Mix first 7 ingredients in medium glass bowl. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. (Sauce can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
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Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Place carrot in medium bowl. Cover with ice water. Let stand 15 minutes, then drain well. Brush fish on all sides with 2 tablespoons oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until just opaque in center, about 4 minutes per side.
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Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add shallot; stir 1 minute. Add tatsoi; sprinkle with salt. Toss until tatsoi is wilted but still bright green, about 2 minutes; divide among 4 plates.
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Place fish atop tatsoi. Sprinkle each fillet with carrot; drizzle each with 2 tablespoons sauce. Serve, passing remaining sauce separately.

Recipes sourced from Epicurious.com.

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