Marinated Halibut Cheeks Recipe

Name: Marinated Halibut Cheeks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon Szechwan peppercorns; 4 ounces butter; 2 tablespoons sliced shallots; 1 tablespoon sliced garlic; 1/2 to 1 tablespoon chopped chives; 1 tablespoon whole leaf parsley; 1 teaspoon five-spice powder; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1/4 cup maple syrup; 1 pound halibut cheeks

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon Szechwan peppercorns
4 ounces butter
2 tablespoons sliced shallots
1 tablespoon sliced garlic
1/2 to 1 tablespoon chopped chives
1 tablespoon whole leaf parsley
1 teaspoon five-spice powder
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 pound halibut cheeks

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To a hot saute pan, add the Szechwan peppercorns and toast until their aroma is released.
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Immediately remove from the pan and set aside.
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In another saute pan over medium-high heat, add the butter and melt.
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Lower the heat and add the shallots, garlic, chives, parsley, five-spice powder, the reserved toasted peppercorns, soy sauce, and maple syrup and cook for 2 minutes.
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Remove from heat and cool marinade completely.
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Add the Halibut cheeks to the cooled marinade, cover, and refrigerate for 10 to 30 minutes.
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Remove the halibut cheeks from the marinade and grill 3 minutes on each side.
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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon Szechwan peppercorns, 4 ounces butter, 2 tablespoons sliced shallots, 1 tablespoon sliced garlic, and more.

Yes, Marinated Halibut Cheeks falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Marinated Halibut Cheeks

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