Halibut Cheeks with Ginger Orange Sauce

Name: Halibut Cheeks with Ginger Orange Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 0.25 cup fresh orange juice; 2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro; 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 (3 ounce) halibut cheeks

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Halibut cheeks are delicious and super easy to cook. In this recipe 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.

Recipe by Always Cooking Up Something

Updated on November 19, 2022

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

2

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Ingredients

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

Directions

Whisk orange juice, cilantro, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes together in a small bowl; set aside.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook halibut cheeks until golden brown on each side, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Pour orange juice mixture into skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until halibut flakes easily with a fork and sauce has thickened slightly. Remove halibut cheeks to a plate and drizzle with orange sauce to serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

293	Calories
13g	Fat
5g	Carbs
37g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 293
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g	16%
Saturated Fat 1g	7%
Cholesterol 63mg	21%
Sodium 547mg	24%
Total Carbohydrate 5g	2%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 37g
Vitamin C 17mg	83%
Calcium 41mg	3%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 891mg	19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.