This is quick and easy and will taste as though you’re eating in an expensive restaurant. I love this dish and have made it many times in the past but I had kind of forgotten about it because of the crazy price of halibut. The fish is lean, fine, firm and flaky and sweet and delicate in it’s flavour. If you don’t want to spend the money, haddock is a great alternative and will give you the same delicious results.
The soba noodles are a healthy addition that adds a little something different to the meal. They are made from buckwheat flour and have a strong, nutty flavour. They are high in Vitamins B1 and B2 and provide twice the amount of protein as rice. Despite it’s name, buckwheat doesn’t contain wheat and isn’t even a true grain. It is made from the fruit of a leafy plant in the rhubarb family. So if you buy the pure buckwheat noodles, they are gluten free.
This sauce is simple to make and if you want to keep it as ‘clean’ as possible, use organic orange marmalade. It’s easy to find these days and I found the price to be comparable. This dish contains soy sauce and butter but hey, I can’t keep it 100% clean ALL the time. OK, not true, I guess I could but I love this dish and I’m sticking with it!
The fresh spring onions and toasted sesame seeds really make the dish. I used unsalted, roasted sunflower seeds because that’s what I had on hand.
Best thing about this is if your kids don’t like fish – tell them you’re having spaghetti! Cheers!
I’m sharing this recipe with these fabulous bloggers.
- 4 6 ounce halibut or haddock fillets
- 2/3 cup organic orange marmalade
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1.5 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2.5 tablespoons butter
- 3 teaspoons minced ginger
- 3 crushed garlic cloves (I used 4 but I’m a little crazy with the garlic)
- pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
- 8 ounces soba noodles
- 2 green onions, chopped
- handful of toasted sesame seeds
- Preheat oven to 425 F
- Combine marmalade, orange juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, butter, crushed red pepper flakes, ginger and garlic in a small pot and bring to a boil before turning to low heat to simmer for 20 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Place halibut on baking sheet on foil to help with clean-up. Brush your glaze on your halibut, add salt and pepper and bake for 12 – 15 minutes. Remove from oven.
- Cook soba noodles according to directions while halibut is baking. Drain and rinse well with cold water immediately.
- Place a serving of soba noodles on each plate and top with halibut. Add toasted sesame seeds and green onions on top.
PIN IT!
60 Comments
Debbie Harris
April 10, 2014 at 4:26 pmOooh yum! This is a must try. My husband isn’t crazy about fish, but I may get lucky with this dish.
Happy week end to you!
Robyn
April 12, 2014 at 9:46 amThis dish has made a convert out of many of my friends, Debbie, ol. Good luck with it! Have great weekend.
Anita Rivera
April 10, 2014 at 4:29 pmGood evening Robyn! YUMMMMMMM you are talking my favorite fish here (well, second only to salmon!) and my mum used to bake halibut every Friday night since we were a Catholic family. But never have I had it with orange sauce or buckwheat noodles! This is a must-try for the warmer weather. You have such fantastic ideas! XOXOXO Anita
Robyn
April 12, 2014 at 9:48 amHalibut is my second favourite after salmon too, Anita. We had fish on Fridays when I was very young but somehow that went by the wayside, lol. I loved this version and it’s very kid-friendly too. I will confess to this being only the second time I have had soba and I am really loving their nutty flavour. Have a lovely weekend, sweet lady. xoox
Linda
April 10, 2014 at 4:54 pmThis fish is calling my name. I love halibut!
Adding the noddles and the orange sauce sounds wonderful.
A must try..thanks for sharing Robyn…glad you didn’t forget about it. xoxoxo. Linda
Robyn
April 12, 2014 at 9:49 amSo glad you like this dish, Linda. It’s a quick and easy one but fun for guests too. Talk soon, Wonder Woman. xoxo
cheri
April 10, 2014 at 5:24 pmRobyn, this dish is gorgeous, the orange sauce sounds amazing. love that you paired it with the soba noodles.
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Robyn
April 12, 2014 at 9:50 amThanks so much, Cheri. I love finding different kinds of food combinations. I see that you do too – so many interesting ingredients in your recipes that make you want to take a bite that instant!
Stephanie
April 10, 2014 at 7:12 pmOh Robyn, I just sat down at the computer and saw this in my inbox….can you deliver this in real fish form to my inbox, please?? Wow, it looks amazing! You are such an inspiration to me with your recipes, thank you, friend 🙂
Happy weekend! Love and hugs
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Robyn
April 12, 2014 at 9:51 amLOL, do you think that will be the next technological advance, Stephanie? Instant food served through the computer – what an interesting concept! Love it. Thanks so much for your kind words, my friend. xoxo
Mindy
April 10, 2014 at 7:33 pmGreat idea with using the soba noodles – the whole dish sounds so good. Happy weekend!
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Robyn
April 12, 2014 at 9:53 amThanks, Mindy, I’ve been experimenting with all kinds of noodles. Next you will see black noodles on a plate – we’ll see how it turns out, lol. Have a wonderful weekend and thanks always for your kind words and support, my friend. xoox
Julie
April 10, 2014 at 7:49 pmWe love halibut, but I don’t usually make from scratch because I just don’t have a great recipe for it. I think this recipe will likely be the winner that will have me making my own. It looks fabulous. Thanks!
Robyn
April 12, 2014 at 9:56 amHi Julie,
Thanks so much for stopping by – always nice to meet a fellow Canadian. I took a quick peek at your blog and I can hardly wait to explore the healthy recipes. Thanks so much for popping over, I appreciate your kind words.
Bam's Kitchen
April 11, 2014 at 8:18 amBoys we are having spaghetti tonight! Love this ingredient list Robyn and I have everything on hand except for the fish so will have to head into the wet market tomorrow. Take care, BAM
Robyn
April 12, 2014 at 9:57 amLOL, I hope it`s a hit, BAM. This is so easy, you can make it in your sleep. And the boys will appreciate the low calories since they`re trying to impress their secret girlfriends, lol. Have a great weekend.
Diane (@SimpleLivingEat)
April 11, 2014 at 3:46 pmI made haddock you made halibut this week… I think I will try your fish for next week. Pinning.
Robyn
April 12, 2014 at 9:58 amI saw that, Diane, and I loved your recipe! Thanks so much for the pin. Love your parties.
Medeja
April 12, 2014 at 7:31 amQuick and easy.. sounds great and looks just irresistible dinner!
Robyn
April 12, 2014 at 9:58 amThanks so much, Medeja. I`m looking forward to exploring your beautiful blog! I appreciate your visit.
SizzleandZoom
April 12, 2014 at 12:00 pmYesss. I love this. Must do for me.
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Robyn
April 13, 2014 at 6:19 amSo glad you like it, Susan. I’m loving those beautiful roses in your backyard! Have a great weekend.
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Antionette Blake
April 12, 2014 at 8:21 pmoh my, this looks absolutely delicious and healthy too! Thanks for sharing and linking up again with us at the #WWDParty.
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Robyn
April 13, 2014 at 6:20 amThanks so much, Antionette. It’s always fun to link up with you. Have a great weekend.
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April 14, 2014 at 11:12 amHi Robyn,
This will be Friday Night’s dinner! looks great…I’m always looking for new fish dinners as we try to eat fish three times a week and always on Fridays…..
Thanks so much for stopping by Pineridge Hills!
Have a wonderful week….
Lois
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Nicky
April 14, 2014 at 1:18 pmThis looks wonderful Robyn. The nutty flavor of the soba and orange marmalade work so well together. This is a great recipe. I’ve pinned it for later. Thanks for sharing it with us at the Let’s Get Real Friday Link Party.
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Robyn
April 19, 2014 at 8:35 amThanks so much, Nicky, you are always so generous with your kind comments. Really appreciate your visits and pins! Happy Easter to you and yours.
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Katie@ParadisePraises
April 15, 2014 at 4:48 pmI love all of the great food pictures! I’m stopping by to encourage you from Paradise Praises and the Share Your Stuff Tuesday link up!
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Robyn
April 19, 2014 at 8:37 amThanks so much, Katie! Off to visit your blog now. Have a great weekend.
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Erlene
April 15, 2014 at 7:20 pmLove eating fish and this glaze sounds wonderful. I usually use a miso glaze, but this would be something different for us. Thanks for sharing it on The Yuck Stops Here!
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Robyn
April 16, 2014 at 5:07 pmMy pleasure to join your party, Erlene. Thanks so much for stopping by. Have a great day.
Tracy | Pale Yellow
April 16, 2014 at 8:59 amI pass a fish market everyday on my way home from work, I need to stop and get some halibut and make this ASAP! Looks delish!
Robyn
April 16, 2014 at 5:10 pmThanks so much, Tracy. Isn’t it fabulous to have fresh fish at your fingertips! Thanks so much for your kind comments. So glad you came by for a visit.
Linda Warren
April 16, 2014 at 11:03 amYummy! We love fish in our family and this sounds like such a refreshing dish. I love that you gave gluten free options as my daughter is on a gluten free diet. I wonder if this would work with grouper as that fish is also a flaky white but firm fish? (and one of my favorites). I’m glad I found you through What’s Cookin’ Wednesday. I look forward to enjoying more of your recipes.
Robyn
April 16, 2014 at 5:11 pmI think grouper would be fine, Linda. I must confess, it’s one of the few fish I haven’t tried but if it’s white and flakey and firm then it would be perfect. Thanks so much for your visit. Off to visit your blog 🙂
threekidsandafish
April 17, 2014 at 6:00 amlove the orange with the infusion of soy sauce! Great combination of flavors! And I like the idea of the fish over pasta! Checking this amazing recipe out from Krafty Inspiration Thursday! Pinned!
Cathy
Robyn
April 18, 2014 at 5:16 pmThanks so much, Cathy! Happy Easter to you and your family.
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Gloria @ Simply Gloria
April 17, 2014 at 10:04 amRobyn, I love how you described the fish! I also love the flavors you put all over this recipe… delish! Thank you for sharing at the Show Stopper this week!
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Robyn
April 18, 2014 at 5:18 pmThanks so much, Gloria! I love your recipes and consider your compliments high praise indeed! Happy Easter to you and yours!
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dadriscoll
April 18, 2014 at 2:02 pmLooks wonderful!
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Robyn
April 18, 2014 at 5:18 pmThank, Danielle.
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Kimberly
April 18, 2014 at 5:29 pmThis looks amazing!!!! Thanks for being part of our party. Please stop by next week. Pinned! Lou Lou Girls
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April 19, 2014 at 8:39 amIt was a pleasure to link up to your new party, Kimberly. Thanks for your sweet comment and visit.
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Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling
April 18, 2014 at 8:59 pmThis looks really delicious! I love the orange marmalade and soba noodles…it all sounds like it would work together perfectly! Thanks so much for sharing at Saturday Night Fever!! Pinning to our party board!
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Robyn
April 19, 2014 at 11:08 amThanks so much, Cathy! Appreciate the kind words and pin. Happy Easter to you and your family.
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Mary
April 19, 2014 at 6:17 pmThis orange glaze sounds delicious! I’ve been eating more fish lately and I’m going to tyr this for sure. I featured you this week too, I hope you have a very blessed Easter, Mary
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Robyn
April 20, 2014 at 2:50 amThanks so much, Mary! I always look forward to joining your party each week because your posts are unique and fun! Happy Easter to you and yours!
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Miz Helen
April 21, 2014 at 9:12 amHi Robyn,
This is a beautiful presentation for your Baked Halibut with Orange Sauce. Hope you had a great weekend and thank you so much for sharing your awesome recipe with Full Plate Thursday. Have a good week and come back soon!
Miz Helen
Robyn
April 21, 2014 at 1:55 pmAwwwhh, Miz Helen, you are always so kind with your comments – thank you! I’ll see you on Thursday for another great party!
Kathy
April 23, 2014 at 12:39 pmWow! This looks VERY good! I do appreciate you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,
Kathy
Andi @ The Weary Chef
April 27, 2014 at 11:46 amThis looks incredible, Robyn! The sauce looks so shiny and beautiful thanks to the marmalade (and your photography skills). Stumbled! 🙂
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Robyn
April 29, 2014 at 3:31 amYou are too kind, Andi Thanks so much for your sweet compliments and for the Stumble! Hope your week is off to a good start.
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Christin @ Blue Crab Martini
May 20, 2014 at 9:20 pmI’m making this ASAP!!! I love halibut and this recipe is a really creative way to use it! Great flavor combination and fresh, healthy ingredients- can’t beat that! Pinning now 🙂
Robyn
May 22, 2014 at 7:14 amThanks so much, Christin! This truly is one of my favourite recipes. I’d love it if you’d let me know how it turns out for you. Have a great day!
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Michelle @ Vitamin Sunshine
February 27, 2015 at 10:42 pmMarmalade and ginger are both favorites around here– pinning so I can remember to try this out!
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August 13, 2015 at 12:48 pmI’m excited to try this, Robyn! It looks delicious! I’m trying to add more fish into our diet so I love finding new recipes like this!
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David
November 8, 2015 at 3:23 amHave made this a couple of times, and it is really tasty. First time with halibut as suggested, but last night with monkfish – worked a treat! Thank you, I’ve been looking for an orangey-flavoured fish sauce for a while, but never thought to use marmalade!
Robyn
November 10, 2015 at 3:31 pmSo glad you enjoyed it, David! I must try it with monkfish as well. This dish came together quite by accident. I was craving something different and just started throwing things into the pot, lol. I don’t even normally have marmalde in the house! It’s become one of my fav recipes because the flavors are special.
Thanks again!
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