Haddock Fillets Marrakech with Fruity Couscous

Haddock Fillets Marrakech with Fruity Couscous

1 tsp hot paprika
12 - 5 oz High Liner Foodservice Signature Haddock Fillets, thawed
3 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp fresh ginger root, finely grated
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground tumeric
1 tsp ground coriander seeds

Fruity Couscous: Makes 6 L (24 cups)

6 cups couscous
6 cups boiling water
1/2 cup butter
1-1/2 cups dried apricots, finely chopped
1-1/2 cups pitted prunes, finely chopped (or use raisins)
2 red-skinned apples, cored and diced
1 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
3/4 cup pine nuts, roasted

INSTRUCTIONS

Pat fillets dry with absorbent paper. Combine olive oil, ginger, garlic and spices to make a paste. Coat each fillet with paste, using about 1-1/2 tsp per fillet.

Bake fillets according to package, or fry a few at a time in large non-stick frying pan in a small amount of vegetable oil.

Meanwhile, combine couscous, water, butter and dried fruit in a large bowl. Cover and let stand 5 minutes, stirring once. Add apples, parsley and pine nuts; stir gently to combine. If required, stir in small amounts of boiling water until desired texture.

Plate couscous. Top each plate with 1 Haddock fillet. Serve immediately.

Recipe provided by High Liner Foods Inc.