Roasted Halibut with Tomatoes, Saffron, and Cilantr

Name: Roasted Halibut with Tomatoes, Saffron, and Cilantro
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 450F.
2
Place all tomatoes in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish.
3
Sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss to combine.
4
Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper; place atop tomatoes.
5
Whisk oil, vinegar, green onions, chopped cilantro, basil, and saffron in small bowl to blend.
6
Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
7
Pour dressing evenly over fish.
8
Let stand 10 minutes.
9
Bake until fish is opaque in center, about 10 minutes.
10
Cool slightly.
11
Place 1 fillet on each of 8 plates.
12
Season tomato mixture to taste with salt and pepper.
13
Top fish with tomato mixture, dividing equally.
14
Garnish with cilantro sprigs.
15
Serve warm.

383

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: 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), and more.

Yes, Roasted Halibut with Tomatoes, Saffron, and Cilantro 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Roasted Halibut with Tomatoes, Saffron, and Cilantro

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Variations & substitutions

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