Halibut Cheeks with Ginger Orange Sauce

Halibut Cheeks with Ginger Orange Sauce

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.

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.