Roasted Halibut With Tahini Sauce Recipe

Name: Roasted Halibut With Tahini Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lemons; 2 teaspoons zaatar*; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon red chile flakes; 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided; 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil; 4 (1 in. thick) halibut fillets (about 1 1/2 lbs.); 1/4 cup tahini (sesame-seed paste); 1 garlic clove, peeled and smashed

Servings: persons

2 lemons
2 teaspoons zaatar*
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon red chile flakes
2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
4 (1 in. thick) halibut fillets (about 1 1/2 lbs.)
1/4 cup tahini (sesame-seed paste)
1 garlic clove, peeled and smashed

1
Set rack in top third of oven and preheat to 450u00b0. Zest half of 1 lemon into a small bowl. Add zaatar, cumin, chile flakes, 1 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. pepper, and the oil; mix. Coat one side of fillets with paste.
2
Arrange halibut, paste side up, on a baking sheet and set on upper rack. Roast until fish is just cooked through, 6 to 10 minutes.
3
Put tahini, garlic, 2 tbsp. water, juice of 1/2 lemon, and remaining 1 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper in a blender and whirl until smooth and pourable. Add more lemon juice to taste, and more water if you'd prefer a thinner sauce. Cut remaining lemon into wedges.
4
Serve fish with tahini sauce and lemon wedges.
5
*Find zaatar, a Middle Eastern spice blend of sesame seeds, sumac, thyme, and oregano, in your grocery store's spice aisle.
6
Wine pairing: A silky red like Crossbarn by Paul Hobbs 2012 Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley; $35); aromatic spices echo zaatar. --Sara Schneider

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lemons, 2 teaspoons zaatar*, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon red chile flakes, and more.

Yes, Roasted Halibut With Tahini Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Roasted Halibut With Tahini Sauce

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