Walnut Free Turmeric-Ginger Halibut with Eggplant & Zucchini Sheet-Pan Dinner
Sheet-pan dinners are a weeknight lifesaver, and this one delivers serious flavor with almost no cleanup. Halibut fillets get rubbed in a golden paste of turmeric, ginger, and cumin before roasting alongside eggplant, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and sliced garlic — the kind of colorful, fragrant spread that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. The vegetables go in first to get a head start, then the fish nestles right into the center of the pan for the final stretch, coming out perfectly opaque and tender every time. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a scatter of parsley at the end brighten everything up beautifully. For anyone navigating tree nut allergies or sensitivities, this recipe is naturally free of any nut-based ingredients — every component is straightforward and easy to verify, with no sauces or spice blends that typically hide surprise additions. It's a complete, satisfying meal that feels restaurant-worthy without requiring much more than a single pan and a hot oven.
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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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