NORTH AFRICAN SPICED ALASKA HALIBUT

North African Spiced Alaska Halibut image

Provided by Food Network

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

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1-1/2 teaspoons sea salt
1-1/2 teaspoons caraway seed
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
2 Tablespoons harissa (Moroccan paste)
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons olive oil
4 Alaska Halibut steaks or fillets (6 to 8 oz. each), fresh, thawed or frozen

Steps:

Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Mix all dry ingredients in a small bowl. Stir in harissa, garlic and olive oil.
Rinse any ice glaze from frozen Alaska Halibut under cold water; pat dry with paper towel. Place halibut portions in spray-coated baking dish. Spoon and spread spice mixture over top of halibut. Cover dish with foil; seal. Roast 18 to 25 minutes for frozen halibut or 10 to 15 minutes for fresh/thawed fish. Cook just until fish is opaque throughout.
Variation: Remove foil during last 10 minutes of cooking, until lightly browned.