Citrus-Marinated Fluke With Ginger Cracklings

Directions

1. 1
   Bring a small pot of water to a boil and add ginger.
2. 2
   Let simmer for 20 seconds, then strain.
3. 3
   Repeat twice more; set aside ginger.
4. 4
   In same pot, combine sugar with 1/2 cup water and bring to a simmer.
5. 5
   Cook, stirring, until sugar dissolves.
6. 6
   Add ginger and simmer for 5 minutes.
7. 7
   Drain and spread ginger slices on paper towels to dry slightly.
8. 8
   Heat 2 inches of oil in a saucepan or deep skillet until hot but not smoking.
9. 9
   Add ginger and fry until crisp, about 2 minutes.
10. 10
    Use a slotted spoon to transfer ginger slices to parchment paper or paper towels to cool.
11. 11
    Slice ends off one of the grapefruits and stand it up on a cutting board.
12. 12
    Slice off peel, following curve of fruit.
13. 13
    Make sure to cut away all the white pith, exposing flesh.
14. 14
    Working over a bowl to catch juices, use a small paring knife to cut out segments.
15. 15
    Halve and juice other grapefruit.
16. 16
    Place fluke in a nonreactive bowl and season with salt and pepper.
17. 17
    Pour in grapefruit juice and let marinate for 5 to 10 minutes.
18. 18
    To serve, arrange fluke slices and grapefruit segments on 4 chilled plates.
19. 19
    Top with piquillo pepper.
20. 20
    Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt.
21. 21
    Garnish with cilantro and ginger slices and serve immediately.