Frozen Alaskan Halibut Cheeks

What are halibut cheeks?

Small, round medallions of meat from the cheek of the fish. They're tender and sweet, and often compared to scallops.

Why are they so limited?

Each halibut has only two cheeks, so supply is small and follows the halibut season.

How do I cook them?

Cook them quickly. Sear for two to three minutes per side, poach gently, or bread and fry them. Overcooking makes them tough.

Is this halibut wild-caught?

Yes. All of our halibut is wild-caught Pacific halibut.

When is fresh halibut in season?

Fresh halibut is available from about mid-March through early November. Outside that window it's not offered fresh.

How should I store it, and how long will it stay fresh?

Refrigerate it as soon as it arrives and cook it within 48 hours of delivery, or freeze it right away. Vacuum-sealed portions can go straight into the freezer. See our Care & Prep guide for details.

How do I keep halibut from drying out?

Halibut is very lean, so it cooks fast. Cook it just until it turns opaque and flakes, and don't overcook it. Butter, olive oil or a quick marinade helps.

When will my order ship, and when will it arrive?

You choose your delivery date at checkout, and we ship your order overnight the day before. Because we only ship Monday through Thursday, delivery is available Tuesday through Friday, so your seafood never sits in a carrier facility over the weekend outside its 48-hour freshness window. Available delivery dates may vary with our seasonal store hours.

How is it shipped?

Overnight only — since fresh seafood has a strict 48-hour safety window once it leaves our store in Seattle. Continental U.S. orders ship via FedEx Priority Overnight or UPS Ground Overnight, depending on your location. Local customers in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho are eligible for discounted UPS Ground Overnight rates. See our full shipping rates by region ->

Do you ship to my address?

We ship to residential and business addresses across all 48 continental states, plus Alaska and Hawaii at a flat rate. We're unable to ship to PO boxes, FPO, or APO addresses.

What if my order arrives damaged or spoiled?

If your order arrives spoiled or you receive the wrong product, contact us within 14 days of delivery. We're not able to accept returns once an order has shipped, so if there's an issue, please reach out to us right away.
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Fresh Alaskan Halibut Cheeks

Alaskan Halibut Cheeks are a prized cut known for their tender texture and mild flavor. Their small size and delicate meat make them excellent for quick cooking methods such as pan-searing and sautéing.

What Do Halibut Cheeks Taste Like?

Halibut Cheeks have a mild, slightly sweet flavor with a tender texture.

They pair beautifully with butter, lemon, garlic, fresh herbs, ginger, vegetables, and light sauces.

How to Cook Halibut Cheeks

Halibut Cheeks can be pan-seared, sautéed, baked, or prepared using many of the same methods you would use for scallops.

Because individual cheeks may vary in size and thickness, cooking time will vary.

Fresh vs. Previously Frozen

Halibut Cheeks are seasonal. Availability as fresh or previously frozen may change throughout the year.

Check the current Product Description and options above for availability when ordering.

Alaskan Halibut Cheeks from Pure Food Fish Market

Pure Food Fish Market has been serving customers at Seattle's Pike Place Market since 1911. Four generations later, our family continues to prepare seafood with the experience and care of a traditional fish market.

-In compliance with CA Prop 65, Consuming this product can expose you to chemicals including mercury which are known in the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm** Halibut may contain trace amounts of mercury that is found in the seawater.