SPICY HALIBUT WITH MANGO SALSA

SPICY HALIBUT WITH MANGO SALSA image

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Spicy Halibut:
1 pound fresh or frozen halibut steaks (1 in thick)
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Lime wedges and/or lime peel strips (optional)

Steps:

1. Thaw fish, if frozen. Rinse; pat dry with paper towels. Cut into 4 serving-size pieces, if necessary. Brush with a a mixture of lime juice and 1 tablespoon water. In a bowl, combine paprika, salt, ginger, allspice, and pepper; rub onto fish. 2. Arrange fish in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, in a 450 oven for 8 to 12 minutes or till fish flakes easily with a fork. Brush fish with pan juices. If desired, garnish with lime wedges and/or lime peel strips. Makes 4 servings. Mango salsa: In a medium mixing bowl combine 1 1/2 cups peeled, chopped mangoes or peaches; 1 medium red sweet pepper, seeded and finely shopped; 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped; 3 tablespoons olive oil or cooking oil; 1/2 taspoon finely shredded lime peel; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 tablespoon vinegar; 1/4 tsp salt; and 1/4 tsp pepper. Makes 2 cups.