Pan-seared Chilean Sea Bass with Summerwhite Peach Salsa

Ingredients

 * 2 cups (1 lb) fresh, ripe Summerwhite California peaches, pitted and sliced
 * ¼ cup minced scallions
 * ½ cup cilantro, chopped
 * jalapeno chilis, seeded, deveined and minced (to taste)
 * superfine sugar (to taste)
 * salt and pepper (to taste)
 * ¼ cup fresh lime juice
 * ½ t five-spice powder
 * 2 Tbsp. safflower oil
 * 4 (1½ lbs) Chilean sea bass steaks, 6 oz each, skinned and boned
 * cilantro sprigs (for garnish)
 * lime wedges (for garnish)

Directions
Salsa:

1.Combine diced peaches, scallions, cilantro, chilis, sugar, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Mix well.

2.Set aside for at least one hour at room temperature or overnight in the refrigerator.

3.Mix in lime juice before serving.

Fish:

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2.Mix five-spice powder with oil and brush onto both sides of steaks.

3.Heat large sautè pan over high heat until it begins to smoke.

4.Sear sea bass until golden brown on both sides. Finish cooking to desired doneness in the oven.

5.To serve, place one steak on each of the four plates. Divide salsa evenly and spoon over and along side. Garnish with cilantro sprigs and lime wedges.

Source

 * Fruit of the Month: Peach by the US Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, public domain government resource—original source of recipe