Anti Inflammatory Turmeric-Ginger Halibut with Eggplant & Zucchini Sheet-Pan Dinner
Sheet-pan dinners are already a weeknight hero, but this one earns extra points by leaning hard into ingredients that genuinely support a less-inflammatory lifestyle. Halibut is a lean, mild white fish that takes on bold flavors beautifully, and here it gets rubbed in a golden paste of turmeric, ginger, and cumin — three spices with serious anti-inflammatory credentials — before roasting alongside eggplant, zucchini, and blistered cherry tomatoes. Everything comes together on one pan, which means less cleanup and more time actually enjoying dinner. The vegetables go in first to get a head start, then the fish nestles right into the center so it all finishes at the same time — no juggling multiple pots or guessing games. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice at the end brightens every bite and ties the whole dish together. This recipe serves 4, making it a solid choice for a family dinner or a week of easy meal prep. It's the kind of meal that feels indulgent but is quietly doing a lot of good work.
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4 servings
For the fish
- 4 halibut fillets (6 oz each), about 1 inch thick
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¾ tsp kosher salt, divided
For the vegetables
- 1 medium eggplant (about 1 lb), cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 medium zucchini (about 12 oz total), cut into 1-inch half-moons
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Position a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 425°F (220°C). Line an 18×13-inch rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper or foil.
- 2
In a small bowl, combine 3 tbsp olive oil, turmeric, ground ginger, cumin, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp kosher salt to form a paste. Rub the paste evenly over all sides of the halibut fillets. Set aside to marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes while you prepare the vegetables.
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