Emulsifier Free Turmeric-Ginger Halibut with Eggplant & Zucchini Sheet-Pan Dinner
Bright with turmeric and ginger, this sheet-pan dinner is the kind of weeknight meal that looks far more impressive than the effort it takes to pull together. Halibut fillets get rubbed in a warm spice paste built from ground cumin, black pepper, and olive oil, then nestled into a roasted medley of eggplant, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and sliced garlic. Everything cooks on a single pan, which means less cleanup and more time actually enjoying dinner. Because every ingredient here is a whole, recognizable food — fresh fish, vegetables, spices, and good olive oil — there are no hidden additives or processing aids to worry about, making it a genuinely clean plate from start to finish. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice at the end ties all those earthy, golden flavors together with a bright lift. It's the kind of recipe that proves eating without processed extras doesn't mean sacrificing depth or satisfaction.
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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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