Best 9 Halibut Cheeks Grilled In Lemon Sauce Recipes

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Halibut cheeks are a delicious and versatile cut of fish that can be cooked in a variety of ways. Whether you're grilling, baking, or frying them, halibut cheeks are sure to please. In this article, we'll share a recipe for grilled halibut cheeks in lemon sauce. This dish is easy to make and packed with flavor. The lemon sauce is the perfect complement to the delicate fish, and the grilling gives the halibut a slightly smoky flavor. So if you're looking for a new way to enjoy halibut, give this recipe a try.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MARINATED HALIBUT CHEEKS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • To a hot saute pan, add the Szechwan peppercorns and toast until their aroma is released. Immediately remove from the pan and set aside. In another saute pan over medium-high heat, add the butter and melt. 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. Remove from heat and cool marinade completely.
  • Add the Halibut cheeks to the cooled marinade, cover, and refrigerate for 10 to 30 minutes.
  • Remove the halibut cheeks from the marinade and grill 3 minutes on each side.

GRILLED HALIBUT WITH LEMON TARRAGON MUSTARD



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Adapted from a recipe in "The Taste of Summer" by Diane Rossen Worthington. Prep time includes marination.

Provided by Julesong

Categories     Halibut

Time 2h14m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced lemon, zest of
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh tarragon (fresh preferred) or 1 tablespoon dried tarragon
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives (or a combination) or 2 tablespoons scallions (or a combination)
1/4 cup olive oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper
6 halibut steaks, 8 ounce steaks
lemon slice, for garnish
fresh tarragon, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a small bowl whisk together the lemon juice, zest, mustard, tarragon, and chives or scallions, then gradually whisk in the olive oil until well incorporated to make the marinade; season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper.
  • Place fish steaks in a Ziplock bag (or use a large shallow non-reactive dish w/ cover), then add the marinade, close the bag securely, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
  • Prepare your barbecue or grill pan to medium temperature.
  • Grill the fish about 3 inches from the coals, or in the grill pan, for 5 to 7 minutes on each side or to desired doneness.
  • Transfer steaks to a serving platter, garnish with lemon slices and tarragon, and serve immediately.
  • Goes nicely with a rice salad!
  • Note: you can also use this recipe with salmon steaks or fillets.
  • Source: The Taste of Summer by Diane Rossen Worthington, and Moyn at Gail's Recipe Swap.

GRILLED HALIBUT WITH LEMON-HERB CRUST



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I was looking for recipes to cook halibut seeing as I caught 2 from a deep sea fishing trip off of Vancouver Island. The first one I caught was 46 lb and the second one was 27 lb. I found this recipe from a Hellman's pamphlet. I made a couple of changes to suit our taste. We love doing halibut this way. The topping keeps the fish moist. We had our halibut cut into 1 lb. servings so we bbq it in one piece and then cut it into portions. The recipe says it serves 4 but my husband and I split it ourselves.

Provided by DeeDee

Categories     Halibut

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon lemon zest
salt & pepper
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine, melted
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
1 chopped green onion
1 chopped plum tomato
1 lb halibut fillet, about 1/2 inch thick, skin left on
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs, parmesan, lemon zest, salt and pepper.
  • Add melted butter and toss with a fork to form a crumbly mixture.
  • In another small bowl, combine mayonnaise, green onion and tomato. (The recipe says to add 1 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon but I never have it so I omit it).
  • Arrange fish, skin side down, on a platter. Spread each fillet with mayonnaise mixture. Press crumbs mixture onto each fillet.
  • Preheat barbecue on high for 10 minutes. Reduce to medium-high and barbecue fish skin side down until fish flakes easily with a fork and topping is nicely brown - about 10-12 minutes.
  • Drizzle lemon juice over fillets and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.3, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 58.3, Sodium 290.4, Carbohydrate 14, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 2.1, Protein 33.7

HALIBUT CHEEKS IN LEMON SAUCE RECIPE - (4.2/5)



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Provided by Dunjab

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 2tbsp tbsp(25 mL) (25 mL) butter
1 large red onion , chopped1 1large red onionred onions, chopped
5 cloves garlic , sliced5 5cloves garlic, sliced
1 tsp salt 1 1tsp tsp(5 mL) (5 mL) salt
1 tbsp chopped chives 1 1tbsp tbsp(15 mL) (15 mL) chopped chives
2 zested and grated lemons 2 2zested and grated lemonlemons
1/2 lemon , juiced1/2 1/2lemonlemons, juiced
1/2 cup white wine 1/2 1/2cup cup(125 mL) (125 mL) white wine
2 tbsp capers 2 2tbsp tbsp(25 mL) (25 mL) capercapers
1 lb halibut cheeks 1 1lb lb(454 g) (454 g) halibut cheeks

Steps:

  • In a saute pan over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add onion and garlic and saute until translucent. Add the salt, chives, lemon zest, lemon juice, and wine and reduce by 1/3. Add capers and stir. Add halibut cheeks and cook covered, 3-4 minutes on each side.

GRILLED LEMON GARLIC HALIBUT STEAKS



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Stake out new weeknight dinner options with grilled fish that's on the table in 30 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
4 halibut or tuna steaks, about 1 inch thick (about 2 pounds)
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel

Steps:

  • Brush grill rack with vegetable oil. Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. In shallow glass or plastic dish or resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix lemon juice, 1 tablespoon oil, the salt, pepper and garlic. Add fish; turn several times to coat with marinade. Cover dish or seal bag and refrigerate 10 minutes.
  • Remove fish from marinade; reserve marinade. Cover and grill fish 4 to 6 inches from medium heat 10 to 15 minutes, turning once and brushing with marinade, until fish flakes easily with fork. Discard any remaining marinade.
  • Sprinkle fish with parsley and lemon peel.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 43 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 290 mg

GRILLED HALIBUT WITH LEMONGRASS TOMATO SAUCE



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Categories     Tomato     Halibut     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Shallot     Lemongrass     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 small shallots, finely chopped (2 tablespoons)
1 large garlic clove, finely chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 1/2 lbs plum tomatoes, chopped
6 stalks fresh lemongrass, tough outer layers removed and lower 6 inches coarsely chopped
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
6 (1-inch-thick) pieces halibut steak with skin (6 oz each)

Steps:

  • Cook shallots and garlic in 1 tablespoon oil in a 3- to 4-quart heavy saucepan over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add tomatoes, lemongrass, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil, stirring. Reduce heat and cook at a bare simmer, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes fall apart and form a chunky sauce, about 20 minutes.
  • Force sauce through a medium-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing hard on and then discarding solids. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Prepare grill for cooking. If using a charcoal grill, open vents on bottom of grill, then light charcoal. Charcoal fire is medium-hot when you can hold your hand 5 inches above rack for 3 to 4 seconds. If using a gas grill, preheat burners on high, covered, 10 minutes, then reduce heat to moderate.
  • Brush fish on both sides with remaining 2 tablespoons oil, then season with salt and pepper. Grill fish, covered only if using gas grill, on lightly oiled rack, turning over once, until just cooked through, 7 to 8 minutes total. Serve fish with sauce.

HALIBUT CHEEKS WITH GINGER-ORANGE SAUCE



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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.

Provided by Always Cooking Up Something

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup fresh orange juice
2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 (3 ounce) halibut cheeks

Steps:

  • Whisk the orange juice, cilantro, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes together in a small bowl; set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the halibut cheeks until golden brown on each side, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Pour the orange juice mixture into the skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until the halibut flakes easily with a fork and the sauce has thickened slightly. Remove halibut cheeks to a plate and drizzle with orange sauce to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.8 calories, Carbohydrate 4.7 g, Cholesterol 63.1 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 37.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 547 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

HALIBUT CHEEKS GRILLED IN LEMON SAUCE RECIPE



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Provided by pattie_d

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons butter
1 large red onion, chopped
4 to 5 cloves garlic, sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 to 1 tablespoon chopped chives
2 lemons zested and grated, plus juice from 1/2 lemon
1/2 teaspoon chopped dill
1/4 to 1/2 cup white zinfandel
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons capers
1 pound halibut cheeks

Steps:

  • Preheat the grill. In a saute pan over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add the onion and garlic and saute until translucent. Add the salt, chives, lemon zest, lemon juice, dill, and wine and reduce by 1/3. Add olive oil and capers and stir. Remove from the heat. In a large foil square, place a spoonful of sauce. Add 1 piece of fish, cover with more sauce, and wrap tightly. Repeat with the remaining fish. Place the packets on the grill and grill for 3 minutes on each side. The recipes for this program, which were provided by contributors and guests who may not be professional chefs, have not been tested in the Food Network's kitchens. Therefore, the Food Network cannot attest to the accuracy of any of the recipes.

GRILLED HALIBUT WITH LEMON-BASIL VINAIGRETTE



Grilled Halibut with Lemon-Basil Vinaigrette image

An easy Grilled Halibut recipe with Lemon-Basil Vinaigrette

Categories     Fish     Low Carb     Low Fat     Low/No Sugar     Lemon     Basil     Halibut     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
3 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil or 3 teaspoons dried
2 teaspoons drained capers
4 5- to 6-ounce halibut steaks (about 3/4 inch thick)

Steps:

  • Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, crushed garlic cloves and grated lemon peel in small bowl to blend. Stir in 2 tablespoons fresh basil and capers. Season vinaigrette to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 hour ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)
  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Season halibut steaks with salt and pepper. Brush fish with 1 tablespoon vinaigrette, dividing equally. Grill or broil halibut steaks until just cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer fish to plates. Rewhisk remaining vinaigrette; pour over fish. Garnish fish with remaining 1 tablespoon basil and serve.

Tips:

  • Choose the Freshest Halibut Cheeks: Look for halibut cheeks that are plump, firm, and have a mild, sweet smell. Avoid any cheeks that appear slimy or discolored.
  • Clean and Prepare the Halibut Cheeks Properly: Rinse the cheeks under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel. If desired, you can remove the skin from the cheeks before cooking, but this is not necessary.
  • Use a Flavorful Marinade: To enhance the flavor of the halibut cheeks, marinate them in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, herbs, and spices for at least 30 minutes before cooking. This will help to tenderize the cheeks and infuse them with flavor.
  • Cook the Halibut Cheeks Over High Heat: Halibut cheeks are best cooked over high heat to prevent them from becoming dry or overcooked. Grill them for 3-4 minutes per side, or until they are cooked through and flaky.
  • Serve the Halibut Cheeks Immediately: Once the halibut cheeks are cooked, serve them immediately with your favorite sides, such as grilled vegetables, roasted potatoes, or a fresh salad.

Conclusion:

Halibut cheeks are a delicious and versatile seafood option that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Whether you grill them, pan-fry them, or bake them, halibut cheeks are sure to please everyone at the table. With their mild flavor and tender texture, halibut cheeks are a great choice for a light and healthy meal. So next time you're looking for a new seafood recipe, give halibut cheeks a try!

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