Halibut cheeks recipe
This simple and easy halibut cheeks recipe is one of the best ways to enjoy this delicate and succulent piece of fish. In this recipe, buttery-soft fish cheeks are pan-fried until golden and then served with a rich garlic butter sauce. All you need are a handful of ingredients to turn halibut cheeks into a truly incredible restaurant-quality meal!
Ingredients
- 1 lb Halibut cheeks
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- ½ cup broth chicken or vegetable
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- Lemon slices and extra parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
- Dry halibut cheeks, season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil, cook cheeks 2-3 minutes each side until golden. Remove cheeks, set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter, add garlic, cook 1 minute.Add broth, lemon juice, simmer 2-3 minutes.Stir in parsley.Return cheeks to skillet, coat with sauce.Serve hot, garnish with lemon slices and parsley if desired.
Notes
Store cooked halibut cheeks in the air tight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheating is tricky because its very easy to make cheeks dry. I usually use a microwave and heat it until just warm, 20 second at a time.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 313kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 12gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 364mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g
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