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
Yield: 2 servings
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

Rating: 4.69 stars

45 Ratings
45 Reviews
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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.

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Recipe Summary test

prep:

10 mins

cook:

10 mins

total:

20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

2 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 2 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

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

Step 1
Whisk the orange juice, cilantro, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes together in a small bowl; set aside.

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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.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

293 calories; protein 37.2g; carbohydrates 4.7g; fat 12.5g; cholesterol 63.1mg; sodium 547mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (45)

Most helpful positive review

Czech Cook

11/27/2009

Wow! Tasty quick and easy. No cilantro at home so used italian parsley. Make sure fish are very dry before going in the pan - extra moisture adds to the time to thicken the sauce and leads to leathery fish. Well as leathery as halibut cheeks can get. Read More

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(29)

Most helpful critical review

Nick Humes

11/25/2014

This sauce did not taste good at all. The orange didn't pair right with the ginger sesame cilantro and soy. I just couldn't palette it. Was so acidic. Read More

45 Ratings

5 star values: 38
4 star values: 4
3 star values: 1
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 2

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Czech Cook

11/27/2009

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household maven

04/01/2010

This is an outstanding recipe! I added a tsp of orange zest and an extra Tbs of fresh squeezed OJ and it was dynamite! Served with black rice drizzled with sesame oil and snap peas a new favorite. Thanks! Read More

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(8)

JenniferandRichmond Harris

05/04/2010

Oh my this is SOOOO good!! Halibut is expensive but its wonderful in this recipe! Perfect paired with some brown rice! I used frozen halibut fillets that i thawed out and it was magnificent!:) Read More

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(7)

LOOSENUP

03/05/2010

Really good. I used tilapia instead as I can't get good fresh halibut in FL. Read More

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(5)

Bill Ligertwood

09/15/2010

Another winner in my opinion. You do have to be nutty about the cooking time however. No more than 3 or 4 minutes if you want tender Halibut. Read More

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(5)

plateaugal

01/15/2010

I substituted tangerines plus Meyer Lemon juice in lieu of oranges and it was still a great recipe! Read More

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(4)

Kalex

10/01/2010

Wow! So good and so easy. I was halfway through mixing up the sauce when I realized I was out of cilantro so I left it out and it was still great. I didn't measure everything exactly so I know I was a little heavy on the ginger and garlic but we like it that way. I also used tilapia instead of halibut we love it but fresh halibut is just too expensive for an everyday meal. Read More

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Algee

12/30/2011

This dish was great. I used Talapia rather than Halibut. I made the sauce ahead and kept it in the freezer. Made for an great no fuss fish dish. Read More

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(3)

chubbericken

03/29/2010

This recipe is fantastic! This is the first time I have recommended a dish in years of allrecipe use - it is a must try! We used Halibut steaks and cooked them in the pan without the red pepper flakes. After we took out the fish we added the chili flakes to the pan and reduced the sauce. We ate the fish with the sauce and our kids were happy to go sauceless. Our 1 and 3 year old gobbled up the fish (truly gobbled - our 1 year old had 3rds!) Read More

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Nick Humes

11/25/2014

This sauce did not taste good at all. The orange didn't pair right with the ginger sesame cilantro and soy. I just couldn't palette it. Was so acidic. Read More

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Halibut Cheeks with Ginger-Orange Sauce

Servings Per Recipe: 2
Calories: 292.8

% Daily Value *

protein: 74 %

carbohydrates: 2 %

dietary fiber: 1 %

sugars:

fat: 19 %

saturated fat: 7 %

cholesterol: 21 %

vitamin a iu: 12 %

niacin equivalents: 4 %

vitamin b6: 3 %

vitamin c: 28 %

folate: 3 %

calcium: 4 %

iron: 11 %

magnesium: 3 %

potassium: 25 %

sodium: 22 %

calories from fat:

*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.

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Czech Cook

11/27/2009

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household maven

04/01/2010

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(8)

JenniferandRichmond Harris

05/04/2010

Oh my this is SOOOO good!! Halibut is expensive but its wonderful in this recipe! Perfect paired with some brown rice! I used frozen halibut fillets that i thawed out and it was magnificent!:)

Helpful

(7)

LOOSENUP

03/05/2010

Really good. I used tilapia instead as I can't get good fresh halibut in FL.

Helpful

(5)

Bill Ligertwood

09/15/2010

Another winner in my opinion. You do have to be nutty about the cooking time however. No more than 3 or 4 minutes if you want tender Halibut.

Helpful

(5)

plateaugal

01/15/2010

I substituted tangerines plus Meyer Lemon juice in lieu of oranges and it was still a great recipe!

Helpful

(4)

Kalex

10/01/2010

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(4)

Algee

12/30/2011

This dish was great. I used Talapia rather than Halibut. I made the sauce ahead and kept it in the freezer. Made for an great no fuss fish dish.

Helpful

(3)

chubbericken

03/29/2010

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(3)

Nick Humes

11/25/2014

This sauce did not taste good at all. The orange didn't pair right with the ginger sesame cilantro and soy. I just couldn't palette it. Was so acidic.