Name: Planked Chili Fish
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 cup white rice; 1 teaspoon red bell pepper flakes; 2 fillets halibut; 4 tablespoons Shaoxing rice wine; 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 2 cloves garlic (crushed); 4 tablespoons sweet chili sauce

Plank chili fish is a delectable dish that combines the flavors of grilled fish with a spicy chili kick. It involves grilling fish fillets on a wooden plank, infusing them with a hint of smokiness and a burst of flavors from the chili-based dressing. The wooden plank not only adds a unique touch to the cooking process but also helps keep the fish moist and tender.

To prepare plank chili fish, start by soaking the hickory wooden plank in water for about an hour. This step ensures that the plank doesn’t catch fire during grilling. While the plank is soaking, prepare the chili dressing.

Serve the plank chili fish with a side of seasoned rice straight off the plank. It can also be transferred to a plate and paired with your favorite side dishes, such as stir-fried vegetables, noodles, or a fresh salad.

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Chili fish and rice being eaten of a grilling plank with a fork.

The chili fish can be eaten straight off the grilling plank to save on dishes and for a unique look.

Grilling plank in a barbecue with sweet chili fish fillet on it.

The final basting of the marinade includes the sweet chili sauce providing the red color and sugary glaze.

Looking down on a grilling plank topped with chili fish and a side of seasoned rice.

Serving the chili fish on the plank it was cooked on provides a unique and appealing presentation.

White fish coated in a chili glaze on a grilling plank.

Don’t be skimpy with the chili glaze as it provides the complementing flavors to the fish.

Planked Chili Fish Recipe

Saffron Hodgson

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Halibut is gently cooked on a plank in a barbecue then finished with a sweet chili sauce glaze.

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Preparation 10

Cook 30

Ready in 40

Servings

CourseMain Dish

InfluenceAsian

DifficultySeasoned

MethodGrill

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Ingredients

Seasoned Rice

1 cup white rice
1 teaspoon red bell pepper flakes

Sweet Chili Halibut

2 fillets halibut
4 tablespoons Shaoxing rice wine
1 teaspoon soy sauce
2 cloves garlic crushed
4 tablespoons sweet chili sauce

Equipment

2 hickory planks
smoker

Directions

Preheat the smoker to 225 degrees F (120 degrees C).

Seasoned Rice

In a saucepan wash/rinse the rice 3 times.
Cover the rice with enough water to be one knuckle above the level of the rice. Sprinkle with the bell pepper flakes.
Bring the water to a boil over moderate heat with a lid on. As soon as it boils remove from the heat and put aside and leave for the rice to absorb the water.

Planked Halibut

Soak the hickory planks for an hour, or if in a rush at least 15 minutes.
Create the marinade in a bowl by combining the Shaoxing rice wine, soy sauce, and garlic.
Place a piece of Halibut on top of each plank towards one end then baste with the marinade. Place in the preheated smoker and cook for 25 minutes basting every 5 minutes.
Combine the remaining marinade with the sweet chili sauce.
Glaze the Halibut with the sweet chili sauce mixture and smoke for an additional 5 minutes to set.

To Serve

Place the cooked rice in a small bowl or cup then turn out on the plank to create a mound. Serve the whole plank topped with the sweet chili Halibut and rice.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 663kcalCarbohydrates: 94gProtein: 50gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 684mgPotassium: 1138mgFiber: 2gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 449IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 1mg