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Soy Sauce-Poached Halibut Cheeks

Jessica Chou|

Soy Sauce-Poached Halibut Cheeks
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Since fish cheeks are the best part of the fish, and halibut's flavor is so light, you hardly have to do anything to make it taste good. In this recipe, a quick poach in a soy sauce-based mixture is all it takes to whip up a quick dish. Check out more Healthy and Hearty Halibut Recipes.
Servings
2
Halibut Cheeks
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon mirin
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 10 tablespoon water
  • 1 pound halibut cheeks
  • 1 scallion, thinly sliced
Directions
  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Mix the soy sauce, mirin, lemon juice, and water together. Adjust to taste. Then place in a saucepot and bring to a boil.
  2. Quickly blanch the halibut cheeks in the hot water (30 seconds). Then place in the boiling soy sauce mixture, cover with a clean paper towel (to soak in and spread the sauce), and simmer for 4-5 minutes, until translucent in the middle.
  3. Remove the cheeks and top with the slices of scallion.
 
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