Moroccan-Spiced Seared Halibut with Charred Citrus and Herbed Couscous

Name: Moroccan-Spiced Seared Halibut with Charred Citrus and Herbed Couscous
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 2 fillets halibut fillets; 1 tsp ground cumin; 0.75 tsp ground coriander; 0.25 tsp ground cinnamon; 0.5 tsp smoked paprika; 0.5 tsp sea salt; 0.25 tsp cracked black pepper; 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 whole lemon; 0.5 whole orange; 2 cloves garlic; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro; 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley; 0.75 cup regular couscous; 1 cup vegetable broth; 1 medium zucchini; 0.5 whole red bell pepper; 0.25 whole red onion; 0.25 cup dried apricots; 2 tbsp slivered almonds

Prep 20 min · Cook 25 min · Serves 2 · medium

Global Cuisine

Pan-seared halibut infused with warm Moroccan spices (cumin, coriander, cinnamon) and finished with a bright charred lemon-orange glaze. Served alongside fluffy herbed couscous with roasted vegetables, this dish delivers authentic North African flavors with a modern, elegant presentation.

Ingredients

2 fillets halibut fillets, 6 oz each, skin-on, patted dry
1 tsp ground cumin
0.75 tsp ground coriander
0.25 tsp ground cinnamon
0.5 tsp smoked paprika
0.5 tsp sea salt
0.25 tsp cracked black pepper
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 whole lemon, halved
0.5 whole orange, halved
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
0.75 cup regular couscous

Moroccan-Spiced Seared Halibut with Charred Citrus and Herbed Couscous

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