Moroccan-Spiced Seared Halibut with Charred Citrus and Herbed Couscous

Ingredients

• 2 fillets halibut fillets, 6 oz each, skin-on, patted dry
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 3/4 tsp ground coriander
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
• 1 whole lemon, halved
• 1/2 whole orange, halved
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
• 3/4 cup regular couscous
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
• 1/2 whole red bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 whole red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup dried apricots, chopped
• 2 tbsp slivered almonds, toasted

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine cumin, coriander, cinnamon, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.

2. 2

   Rub halibut fillets evenly on both sides with the spice mixture. Let rest 5 minutes.