Ginger-Orange Halibut Cheeks with Soy-Sesame Glaze
Ginger-Orange Halibut Cheeks with Soy-Sesame Glaze balance citrus brightness with warm ginger, nutty sesame, and a gentle chile kick. The tender, pan-seared cheeks stay juicy under a glossy sauce that’s both tangy and savory, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a light, elegant meal with rice and spring vegetables.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Ginger-Orange Halibut Cheeks with Soy-Sesame Glaze, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 23
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 10
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, cilantro, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes; set aside.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- 3
Cook the halibut cheeks until golden brown on each side, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- 4
Pour the orange juice mixture into the skillet and bring it to a boil.
- 5
Lower the heat to medium and simmer until the halibut flakes easily with a fork and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- 6
Transfer the halibut cheeks to a plate and drizzle with the orange sauce to serve.
- Calories 198.13 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 11.37 g Good Source 23%
- Carbohydrate 15.11 g 5%
- Total Fat 9.49 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 1.3 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 28.08 mg Moderate 9%
- Sodium 450.05 mg Moderate 20%
- Dietary Fiber 0.08 g Low Source 0%
- Total Sugars 2.83 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 61.89 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 0.25 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 65.54 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 27.35 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 25.7 mg Good Source 29%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Ginger Orange Halibut Cheeks with Soy Sesame Glaze is made with 9 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Fresh Cilantro, Fresh Ginger, Garlic, and Halibut. Each serving provides about 198.13 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ginger-Orange Halibut Cheeks with Soy-Sesame Glaze made of?
- The main ingredients are Fresh Cilantro, Fresh Ginger, Garlic, Halibut, Olive Oil. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Ginger-Orange Halibut Cheeks with Soy-Sesame Glaze?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 198.13 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ginger-Orange Halibut Cheeks with Soy-Sesame Glaze easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Ginger-Orange Halibut Cheeks with Soy-Sesame Glaze healthy?
- Ginger-Orange Halibut Cheeks with Soy-Sesame Glaze has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 198.13 calories and 11.37 g of protein, or 23% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 450.05 mg (20% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.3 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Soy, Sesame and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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