Cumin Seared Halibut With Asparagus Salsa Recipe

Name: Cumin Seared Halibut With Asparagus Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (6 -8 ounce) fresh halibut (Alaskan or Californian); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; salt and pepper; 4 stalks asparagus, chopped; 1 roma tomato, diced; ¼ cup red onion, diced; 1 teaspoon jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped; 12 small lime, juiced; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon canola oil plus 1 tsp canola oil, divided; ¼ cup crispy tortilla

Servings: persons

1 (6 -8 ounce) fresh halibut (Alaskan or Californian)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
salt and pepper
4 stalks asparagus, chopped
1 roma tomato, diced
¼ cup red onion, diced
1 teaspoon jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
12 small lime, juiced
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 tablespoon canola oil plus 1 tsp canola oil, divided
¼ cup crispy tortilla

1
Heat oven to 400 degrees.
2
For the Salsa: Heat a saute pan, add 1 tsp canola oil and lightly saute the asparagus until just cooked.
3
This only takes a minute or so.
4
Remove from heat and cool.
5
When asparagus is cooled, mix together the onion, tomato, cilantro, asparagus, jalapeno, olive oil, lime juice and salt and pepper.
6
For the Halibut: Sprinkle halibut with salt, pepper and ground cumin.
7
Heat a oven-proof saute pan (black iron works well) until smoking hot, add 1 tablespoon canola oil and sear one side of the halibut.
8
Put pan in the preheated 400 degree oven and finish cooking with seared side down.
9
When cooked (cooking time for this will vary on the thickness of the piece of fish) remove from pan and place on a plate, top with asparagus salsa, garnish with crispy tortillas and serve hot.

135

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (6 -8 ounce) fresh halibut (Alaskan or Californian), 1 teaspoon ground cumin, salt and pepper, 4 stalks asparagus, chopped, and more.

Yes, Cumin Seared Halibut With Asparagus Salsa falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Cumin Seared Halibut With Asparagus Salsa

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