Halibut with Citrus Couscous, Red-Onion Marmalade, and Cilantro-Almond Sauce

Name: Halibut with Citrus Couscous, Red-Onion Marmalade, and Cilantro-Almond Sauce
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Marmalade:; ¼ cup fresh orange juice; ¼ cup port or other sweet red wine; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 cup vertically sliced red onion; 1 teaspoon grated orange rind; ⅛ teaspoon salt; Dash of black pepper; Sauce:; 1 ½ cups chopped fresh cilantro; ½ cup sliced almonds, toasted; ¼ cup finely chopped seeded jalapeño pepper (about 2 large); ¼ cup fresh lime juice; 3 tablespoons water; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; ¼ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon black pepper; 2 garlic cloves, peeled; Couscous:; ¾ cup water; ¼ teaspoon grated lemon rind; ¼ teaspoon grated orange rind; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice; 1 teaspoon chile paste; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon curry powder; ¼ teaspoon black pepper

6 Ratings
5 Reviews

This flavorful one-dish meal is from Greg Higgins of Higgins Restaurant and Bar in Portland, Oregon. You can substitute any firm-fleshed white fish for the halibut.

By Chef Greg Higgins

Recipe by Cooking Light April 1999

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4 servings

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Step 1
To prepare marmalade, combine first 4 ingredients in a small nonaluminum saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook until reduced to 1/2 cup (about 5 minutes). Add onion and 1 teaspoon orange rind; cook 5 minutes. Sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon salt and dash of black pepper; set aside.

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Step 2
To prepare sauce, combine cilantro and next 9 ingredients (cilantro through peeled garlic) in a blender or food processor; process until smooth.
Step 3
To prepare couscous, bring 3/4 cup water and next 9 ingredients (water though minced garlic) to a boil in a medium saucepan; gradually stir in couscous. Remove from heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
Step 4
To prepare the halibut, combine curry and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Rub the fillets with curry mixture. Lightly coat with cooking spray. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add fillets, and sauté 4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Place 1/2 cup salad greens on each of 4 plates, and top each serving with 1 cup couscous. Arrange fillets on top of couscous, and top with 2 tablespoons marmalade. Spoon 1/4 cup sauce around plate.

Source

Higgins Restaurant and Bar, Portland, Oregon

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

428 calories; calories from fat 23%; fat 11.1g; saturated fat 1.2g; mono fat 5.4g; poly fat 2.9g; protein 42.1g; carbohydrates 42.4g; fiber 4.9g; cholesterol 80mg; iron 5.2mg; sodium 804mg; calcium 192mg.

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carolfitz

03/30/2014

Pretty good. Prepped the onion and cilantro earlier in the day & held at room temp. The fish & couscous came together superfast at dinnertime. Subbed barramundi for halibut. Made to recipe but would have been happier with just ½tsp chile paste in the couscous.

chris0507

02/28/2014

I only made the complete dish once since it had more components than I would like, but it was delicious. However, the red onion marmalade and cilantro sauce have become staple condiments when I make biryani (multiple times a year)!

debbiemoore66

04/14/2013

This is an amazing dish. It is a easy recipe but a little labor intensive and well worth it. I would recommend making the sauce ahead of time.

NanetteJG

07/20/2011

This is one of the best dishes ever. It is restaraunt quality. I love the red onion marmalade. My 10-year-old niece asked for seconds and thirds.

ayoungnana

12/18/2008

We are part of a gourmet dinner group that has been together for 10 years. Have served this twice and everyone raves - ask for a repeat though we are not "supposed" to do that! only changes - can make marma and sauce ahead for time saver,used sea bass which is excellent and did on grill,put rub on fish ahead - we loved the marmalade as is - enjoy

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