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Harissa-Crusted Swordfish

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This homemade take on harissa is bold enough to use on pork chops or chicken thighs, too. You can also toss it with broccoli or carrots before roasting.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4

Ingredients

2 red chiles (such as Fresno)
2 tablespoons coriander seeds
2 tablespoons cumin seeds
1/2 preserved lemon, flesh removed
2 garlic cloves
1 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons tomato paste
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
4 (8-ounce) swordfish fillets (about 1-inch thick)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat broiler. Broil chiles on a foil-lined baking sheet, turning occasionally, until blackened all over, 6–8 minutes. Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let sit 15 minutes. Peel and set aside.

    Step 2

    Toast coriander and cumin seeds in a dry small skillet over medium heat, tossing until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Transfer spices to a blender and let cool. Add preserved lemon peel, garlic, olive oil, tomato paste, and reserved chiles and blend until smooth. Transfer harissa to a small bowl; season with salt and pepper. Set 1/4 cup harissa aside for serving.

    Step 3

    Season swordfish with salt and pepper and place in a large baking dish. Coat with remaining harissa; cover and chill at least 1 hour and up to 1 day.

    Step 4

    Heat vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium. Working in batches if needed, cook swordfish until cooked through (fish will feel firm when pressed), about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a platter and serve with reserved harissa.

TagsNorth AfricanAfricanFresno ChileChileVegetableSwordfishFishSeafoodMainDinnerDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeBroilSearBlenderBon Appétit

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