Sea Bass Crusted with Moroccan Spices

Ingredients

• Marinade:
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 4 (6-ounce) sea bass fillets (about 1 inch thick)
• Spice rub:
• 2 tablespoons ground coriander
• 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Remaining ingredients:
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Lemon wedges (optional)
• Cilantro sprigs (optional)

Preparation

1. To prepare marinade, combine first 5 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag; add fish to bag. Seal and marinate in refrigerator 45 minutes. Remove fish from bag; discard marinade.
2. To prepare spice rub, combine coriander and the next 5 ingredients (coriander through salt) in a medium bowl. Rub fish with spice mixture to coat.
3. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the fish; cook 6 minutes on each side or until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Garnish with lemon wedges and cilantro, if desired.