Soy Sauce-Poached Halibut Cheeks

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Soy Sauce-Poached Halibut Cheeks

• lunch
• October 11, 2020
• entrée
• 1-2 serving
• 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 1/2 tablespoon mirin
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 10 tablespoons water
• 1 pound halibut cheeks
• 1 scallion, thinly sliced

Cooking 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.