Halibut Cheeks with Ginger-Orange Sauce

Halibut cheeks are really delicious and super-easy to cook. Here they are pan-seared and served with a zingy orange sauce with Asian seasonings. Great with asparagus and jasmine rice for a light and tasty Spring dinner.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 293 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• ¼ cup fresh orange juice
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro
• 4 (3 ounce) halibut cheeks

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Whisk the orange juice, cilantro, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes together in a small bowl; set aside.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the halibut cheeks until golden brown on each side, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Pour the orange juice mixture into the skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until the halibut flakes easily with a fork and the sauce has thickened slightly. Remove halibut cheeks to a plate and drizzle with orange sauce to serve.