Roasted Halibut with Tomatoes, Saffron, and Cilantro
- 3 pounds plum tomatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 8 cups)
- 2 cups red grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup yellow teardrop tomatoes, halved
- 8 8-ounce halibut fillets (each about 1 inch thick)
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
- 2 green onions, chopped (white part only)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro plus cilantro sprigs for garnish
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
- Preheat oven to 450F.
- Place all tomatoes in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss to combine.
- Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper; place atop tomatoes.
- Whisk oil, vinegar, green onions, chopped cilantro, basil, and saffron in small bowl to blend.
- Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
- Pour dressing evenly over fish.
- Let stand 10 minutes.
- Bake until fish is opaque in center, about 10 minutes.
- Cool slightly.
- Place 1 fillet on each of 8 plates.
- Season tomato mixture to taste with salt and pepper.
- Top fish with tomato mixture, dividing equally.
- Garnish with cilantro sprigs.
- Serve warm.
tomatoes, red grape tomatoes, yellow teardrop tomatoes, olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, green onions, cilantro, fresh basil, saffron threads
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/roasted-halibut-with-tomatoes-saffron-and-cilantro-105164 (may not work)