Recipes
Seared Spice-Crusted Fish & Spicy Pineapple Salsa
Author:
Jennifer Boada
Servings
2
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
10-15 minutes
"Sweet pineapple combines with spicy jalapeΓ±o and tangy lime to round out this colorful fish dish, ready in 30 minutes."

Ingredients
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2 (6 to 8 ounce) fish fillets, Β½-1" thick
Spice Rub #1
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1 Tbsp Black Lime Date Sugar
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ΒΌ tsp Smoked PimentΓ³n Paprika
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Β½ tsp Purple Stripe Garlic
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ΒΌ - Β½ tsp ground Zanzibar Black Peppercorns, to taste
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Β½ - 1 tsp salt, to taste
Spice Rub #2
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1 Tbsp Black Lime Date Sugar
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Β½ tsp Purple Stripe Garlic
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Β½ tsp Wild Mountain Cumin
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Β½ tsp Red JalapeΓ±o Chili Flakes
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Β½ - 1 tsp salt, to taste
Spicy Pineapple Salsa
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1 medium-large fresh pineapple, cut into chunks
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ΒΌ red onion, diced
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1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
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Β½ tsp Red JalapeΓ±o Chili Flakes
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Β½ tsp Black Lime Date Sugar
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1 bunch cilantro, chopped
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Β½ tsp olive oil
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Salt, to taste
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Juice of 1 lime
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*1 fresh green jalapeΓ±o, sliced, if you like extra heat!
Directions
For the Seared Spice-Crusted Fish:
Preheat oven to 400Β° if your fillets are on the thicker side.
Heat an ovenproof pan on the stovetop over medium-high heat.
Pat fish dry with paper towels, and lightly rub both sides with spice blend of choice.
Coat the pan with a high smoke point, neutral oil of choice. Pan should be very hot, but not smoking.
Carefully place the fillets in heated pan. If using fish with skin on, place skin side down first and gently press with spatula.
Turn heat down to medium, and allow fish to cook undisturbed for about 2 minutes. The fish should develop a nice crust without burning. Gently flip with a fish spatula. If it is not ready to flip, leave for another 30 seconds or until it naturally releases from pan.
Depending on the thickness and type of fish chosen, cook another few minutes in the pan until desired doneness is achieved. Or, if preferred (or with a thicker fish), place the ovenproof pan into the preheated oven until cooked through to your liking.
Squeeze lime over fish. Serve atop pineapple salsa on a bed of greens, over grain of choice or in tortillas.
For the Spicy Pineapple Salsa:
Combine all ingredients and gently mix.