Honey & Five-Spice Roasted Rockfish

Ingredients

Yield:

6

• Fish

  • six 6 oz. fillets Rockfish
  • 1/4 tsp. five-spice powder
  • Kosher Salt
  • Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 1/2 Tbsp. Olive Oil

• Honey Sauce

  • 1/2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
  • 1/4 Cup Orange Juice
  • 1/4 Cup + 2 Tbsp. Fish Stock
  • 1/4 Cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp. fresh Ginger
  • 1/4 Cup + 2 Tbsp. Honey
  • 1/2 Cup low-sodium Soy Sauce

Preparation

Difficulty:

easy

Time:

30 Minutes

Total Time:

45 Minutes

1. For the Fish

   • Place the fish in a mixing bowl and add the five-spice powder, a generous pinch of salt, a few grinds of pepper and half the olive oil
   • Toss until all fillets are well-coated
   • Preheat a cast iron or non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
   • Add the remaining oil to the pan and tilt to coat the entire surface with oil
   • Once the oil is shimmering, place fillets one at a time in the pan, skin side up
   • Cook for 3-4 min., then flip and cook until cooked throughout, about 3 more min.
   • The fish should be firm to the touch
   • Remove from pan and let rest for 4-5 min.

2. For the Sauce

   • In a heavy bottom saucepot, combine orange juice and stock
   • Bring to a boil and reduce by half, about 5 min.
   • Reduce heat to medium and add the cream, ginger, honey and soy sauce
   • Reduce until the sauce coats the back of a spoon, about 10-20 min.
   • Taste and adjust seasonings, if needed