Lactose Free Turmeric-Ginger Halibut with Eggplant & Zucchini Sheet-Pan Dinner
Sheet-pan dinners are a weeknight lifesaver, and this one delivers serious flavor without a single drop of dairy anywhere in sight. Halibut gets rubbed down with a golden paste of turmeric, ginger, and cumin, then nestled into a bed of roasted eggplant, zucchini, and burst cherry tomatoes — the kind of colorful, fragrant meal that looks like you spent way more effort than you actually did. Because every ingredient here is naturally free of lactose, there's no need to swap anything out or second-guess a label. The vegetables go into the oven first, giving the eggplant time to soften and caramelize at the edges before the fish joins the pan, so nothing ends up overcooked or underdone. A final hit of fresh lemon juice ties the warm spices and roasted vegetables together in a way that feels bright and almost Mediterranean. Cleanup is minimal, the flavors are bold, and the whole thing comes together on a single pan — which honestly makes it hard to argue against adding this to your regular rotation.
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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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