Pork Free Turmeric-Ginger Halibut with Eggplant & Zucchini Sheet-Pan Dinner
Sheet-pan dinners don't get much more vibrant than this one — golden halibut fillets nestled into a tangle of roasted eggplant, zucchini, and burst cherry tomatoes, all perfumed with turmeric, ginger, and cumin. The spice paste rubbed onto the fish before roasting does serious work, building a warm, aromatic crust that pairs beautifully with the caramelized edges on the vegetables. Everything cooks on a single pan, which means less cleanup and more time actually enjoying dinner. A final hit of fresh lemon juice and parsley lifts the whole dish at the end, cutting through the richness of the olive oil and spices. Since the recipe is built entirely around fresh fish, vegetables, and pantry spices, there's nothing hidden to worry about — just clean, straightforward ingredients from start to finish. It's the kind of weeknight meal that looks and tastes like you put in far more effort than you actually did.
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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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