Yeast Free Turmeric-Ginger Halibut with Eggplant & Zucchini Sheet-Pan Dinner
Sheet-pan dinners are already a weeknight hero, and this one earns its place at the top of the rotation with bold, warming spices and a gorgeous mix of roasted vegetables. Halibut fillets get rubbed down with a golden paste of turmeric, ginger, and cumin — flavors that bloom beautifully in a hot oven without any fermented or leavened ingredients in sight. That matters more than it sounds, because so many spice blends and marinades on store shelves sneak in hidden additives that can be a problem for anyone avoiding yeast. Here, every single ingredient is clean and straightforward, from the eggplant and zucchini to the burst cherry tomatoes and sliced garlic that caramelize around the fish. The technique is smart too — the vegetables get a head start in the oven so everything finishes at the same time, and a final squeeze of fresh lemon juice ties it all together with brightness. It's the kind of meal that looks like you put in serious effort but really just required one pan and a good spice rack.
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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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