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Hot N Spicy Fish Soup

Ingredients

• 2 6-ounce fresh or frozen halibut steaks, cut 1 inch thick
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 to 3 teaspoons grated ginger
• 1 serrano pepper, seeded and finely chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped tomato
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Cilantro leaves (optional)

Directions

1. Thaw fish, if frozen.
2. Rinse fish and pat dry.
3. Remove skin and bones.
4. Cut into 1-inch pieces.
5. In a saucepan heat oil over medium heat.
6. Add cumin seeds and cook and stir 1 minute.
7. Add onion and cook and stir for 4 to 5 minutes.
8. Add ginger and chile pepper and cook and stir for 1 minute.
9. Add tomato and cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes.
10. Stir in the water, coriander, turmeric, and salt.
11. Bring to boiling.
12. Reduce heat.
13. Stir in fish.
14. Cook, covered, 5 minutes or just until fish pieces flake easily when tested with a fork.
15. Serve immediately.
16. Garnish with cilantro.

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