Grilled Bass with Strawberry Salsa

Ingredients

• 4  4- to 5-ounce fresh or frozen sea bass or halibut steaks, 1 inch thick
• 1  small lime
• 1/4  teaspoon salt
• 1/4  teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1  cup chopped fresh strawberries
• 1/4  cup finely chopped seeded fresh poblano chile pepper (1/2 of a small)
• 2  tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro
• 1/2  teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted*
• 1/8  teaspoon salt

Directions

Thaw fish, if frozen. Rinse fish; pat dry with paper towels. Finely shred lime peel. Peel, section, and chop lime; set aside. In a small bowl combine lime peel, the 1/4 teaspoon salt, and the cayenne pepper. Sprinkle evenly over both sides of each fish steak; rub in with your fingers.

Arrange medium-hot coals around a drip pan. Test for medium heat above pan. Place fish on the greased grill rack over drip pan. Cover and grill for 7 to 9 minutes per 1/2-inch thickness or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork, gently turning once halfway through grilling time.

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl combine chopped lime, strawberries, chile pepper, cilantro, cumin seeds, and the 1/8 teaspoon salt. Serve with grilled fish.

Tip: To toast cumin seeds, in a small skillet heat cumin seeds over medium heat until fragrant, shaking skillet occasionally.