Artificial Food Coloring Free Turmeric-Ginger Halibut with Eggplant & Zucchini Sheet-Pan Dinner
Sheet-pan dinners are weeknight gold, and this one delivers serious flavor with zero fuss. Halibut fillets get rubbed in a golden paste of turmeric, ginger, and cumin, then roasted alongside eggplant, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and sliced garlic until everything is tender and fragrant. The color on this dish comes entirely from real spices and fresh vegetables — no dyes, no additives, just that gorgeous deep yellow from turmeric doing its natural thing. For anyone navigating artificial food colorings, fish and seafood dishes can sometimes be a hidden minefield thanks to seasoning blends and marinades that sneak in synthetic dyes, but every ingredient here is whole and straightforward. A final hit of fresh lemon juice and chopped parsley brightens the whole pan right before serving, making it feel restaurant-worthy without any extra effort. Everything cooks on a single pan, which means less cleanup and more time to actually enjoy dinner.
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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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