ROASTED HALIBUT WITH TOMATOES, SAFFRON, AND CILANTRO

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Categories     Fish     Tomato     Roast     Saffron     Summer     Cilantro     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 pounds plum tomatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 8 cups)
2 cups red grape tomatoes, halved
1 cup yellow teardrop tomatoes, halved
8 8-ounce halibut fillets (each about 1 inch thick)
1/2 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
2 green onions, chopped (white part only)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro plus cilantro sprigs for garnish
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon saffron threads

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F. Place all tomatoes in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss to combine. Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper; place atop tomatoes.
  • Whisk oil, vinegar, green onions, chopped cilantro, basil, and saffron in small bowl to blend. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Pour dressing evenly over fish. Let stand 10 minutes.
  • Bake until fish is opaque in center, about 10 minutes. Cool slightly. Place 1 fillet on each of 8 plates. Season tomato mixture to taste with salt and pepper. Top fish with tomato mixture, dividing equally. Garnish with cilantro sprigs. Serve warm.

EPT
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal.


Taigan Bower
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to my friends.


Momen Ta
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This recipe is a great way to introduce your family to new flavors.


Mobile Maniac
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Overall, this is a good recipe that I would make again.


Patricia Fiadzo
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I would have liked the tomatoes to be roasted a bit longer.


Lewis Davin
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort.


Marcia Hines
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I'm not a big fan of cilantro, but I still enjoyed this dish.


Yeasin telecom
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover halibut.


Joy Oyoroko
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Roasted halibut is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for any occasion.


Laizah ndhambi
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Overall, this is a great recipe that I would definitely recommend.


Abdulla Khider
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The fish was a bit overcooked for my taste. I'll reduce the cooking time next time.


Saddam Hussein Mari Baloch
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I would have liked the sauce to be a bit thicker. Next time I'll add a cornstarch slurry.


Abu Lara
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This dish is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


Daezihn Moko
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I didn't have any cilantro on hand so I used parsley instead. It still turned out great.


Mishanna Oudit
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The saffron adds a really nice flavor to the fish. I would definitely recommend using it.


Jessica Moor
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal.


Jarryme Thomas
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I can have a delicious meal on the table in under 30 minutes.


Sharlene Wilson
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This recipe is a keeper! The fish was cooked to perfection and the sauce was divine.


aizawa simp
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The fish is always cooked perfectly and the flavors are amazing.


Lu Thomas
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Roasted halibut is a classic dish that is easy to make and always impresses. This recipe is no exception. The tomatoes, saffron, and cilantro add a wonderful flavor to the fish, and the roasting process creates a crispy exterior and a moist, flaky in