Jerk Halibut with Tropical Fruit Salad
Category
Entree
Cuisine
Jamaican-inspired
Servings
4
Make 'waves' at your next meal with a sweet and savory take on Halibut!
Ingredients
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4 4-ounce halibut
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1 tablespoon allspice
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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 cup dark brown sugar
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1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
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1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
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2 teaspoons salt
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1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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4 tablespoons avocado oil (divided)
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1 cup diced mango
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1 cup diced pineapple
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½ cup diced red onion
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½ cup chopped green onion, bulbs and tops
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1 cup diced fresh tomatoes, seeded
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1 to 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced (depending on heat preference)
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¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
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1 large avocado (not too ripe), peeled and diced
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1 small lime, juice (about 2 tablespoons)
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1 ounce silver tequila
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1 tablespoon avocado oil (or EVOO)
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1 tablespoon lime zest
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1 tablespoon agave nectar
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1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce
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¼ teaspoon sea salt
For Jerk Halibut:
For Fruit Salad:
For Dressing:
Directions
- To prepare fish, unwrap and pat dry with paper towels. Leave the skin on the underside of the halibut if attached.
In a small bowl, toss together allspice, cinnamon, brown sugar, red pepper, cloves, cumin, salt, and black pepper until combined. Add 2 tablespoons of avocado oil and mix until a paste is formed.
Rub paste over all sides of fish. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of avocado oil (or another high-smoke-point oil) to a large skillet and bring to medium-high heat. Add halibut and sear on each side (front and back or all 4 sides if cut thick and long) for several minutes each until spices have formed a crust and fish is no longer translucent.
Add all ingredients for fruit salad, except avocado, to a bowl. Prepare dressing by whisking together all dressing ingredients in a small bowl until combined. Pour dressing over fruit salad. Gently stir in avocados.
To serve, place a mound of fruit salad on a plate and top with halibut. Season with Sriracha or hot sauce if desired.
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