Ingredients

  • 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

Method

  • 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.
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