halibut cheeks with ginger-orange sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1/4 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
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 (3 ounce) halibut cheeks

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


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