Moroccan Spiced Halibut Recipe

Preparation Steps

1. 1

   Prepare the Chermoula Butter

   In a bowl, mix softened unsalted butter with chopped cilantro, parsley, cumin, paprika, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt. Set aside.

2. 2

   Cook the Couscous

   In a pot, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Stir in the couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.

3. 3

   Blister the Cherry Tomatoes

   In a skillet over medium heat, add a splash of olive oil and the cherry tomatoes. Cook until they blister and char slightly, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt.

4. 4

   Sauté the Broccolini

   In the same skillet, add a little more olive oil and sauté the broccolini for about 3-4 minutes until tender but still crisp. Season with salt and set aside.

5. 5

   Cook the Chorizo

   Slice the chorizo and add it to the skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until it releases its oils and becomes crispy.

6. 6

   Cook the Halibut

   Season halibut fillets with salt and pepper. In the same skillet, add a bit more olive oil if needed and cook the halibut for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.

7. 7

   Assemble the Dish

   On a plate, serve a portion of couscous topped with the halibut. Arrange broccolini and blistered tomatoes on the side. Drizzle with chermoula butter and sprinkle with pistachio dukkah and crispy chorizo.