Halibut Cheeks with Ginger Orange Sauce
Description
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.
Ingredients
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1/4 cup fresh orange juice
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2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro
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1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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1 teaspoon sesame oil
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1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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4 (3 ounce) halibut cheeks
Directions
1
Whisk orange juice, cilantro, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes together in a small bowl; set aside.
2
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.