Garam masala, an aromatic spice blend from India, seasons a pepita (pumpkin seed) crust for halibut. Fresh mangoes, jicama and blood orange make a refreshing complement to the crispy fish.

Makes 4 servings.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

Nutritional Information

For 1 serving
Calories: 469
Sodium: 315mg
Fat: 25g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Cholesterol: 37mg
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 36g

Pepita-Crusted Halibut with Blood Orange Jicama Chutney

Ingredients

3 blood oranges or small seedless oranges
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 cup match-stick jicama strips
1/3 cup cubed peeled mango
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1 tablespoon Champagne vinegar
1 tablespoon agave nectar or honey
2 1/4 teaspoons McCormick® Gourmet Collection Garam Masala, divided
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup unsalted pepitas (shelled pumpkin seeds), coarsely chopped
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Sicilian Sea Salt
1 egg white, lightly beaten
4 halibut fillets (about 1-inch thick), skin removed (1 to 1 1/3 pounds)

Directions

1. Peel and section 2 of the oranges. Squeeze juice from remaining orange. Set aside.

2. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add jicama; cook and stir 3 minutes or until tender-crisp. Add mango, onion, 1/4 cup of the orange juice, vinegar, agave nectar and 1/4 teaspoon of the garam masala; cook and stir 1 minute or until sauce is slightly thickened and heated through. Remove from heat. Stir in orange sections and cilantro. Spoon chutney into bowl. Set aside.

3. Mix pepitas, remaining 2 teaspoons garam masala and sea salt in shallow dish. Brush fish with egg white. Coat both sides evenly with pepita mixture.

4. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add fish; cook 3 to 4 minutes per side or until fish flakes easily with fork and crust is crisp and golden brown. Serve with Blood Orange Jicama Chutney.