Spanish Halibut

by olga

Prep time: 0:15 Overall time: 0:45

Servings: 6 servings

INGREDIENTS

1 (3 pound) halibut fillet
1 teaspoon salt
2 Tablespoons flour
1/4 cup olive oil
2 medium onions, sliced
1/2 cup white wine
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/8 teaspoon powdered saffron
1 Tablespoon minced fresh parsley, or 2 teaspoons dried parsley
1 Tablespoon minced fresh coriander, or 1/4 teaspoon dried coriander
Juice from 1/2 lemon
1-4 Tablespoons capers
2 tomatoes, diced
10 black olives, slivered
1/4 cup water

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Sprinkle fish with salt and dust lightly with flour. Place in a shallow 8x12-inch baking dish.

Heat oil in a skillet and sauté onions until soft. Place over fish.

In a mixing bowl combine wine, garlic, oregano, mustard seeds, saffron, parsley, coriander, lemon juice, capers, tomatoes, and olives. Mix well and pour over fish.

Pour 1/4 cup water around fish and bake uncovered for about 45 minutes. Transfer to a large warm platter and serve.

CHEF COMMENTS

This colorful dish is lovely for entertaining. You can present the fish on a large warm platter and let people take what they like. Serve with rice pilaf, tossed salad, and a pitcher of Sangria.

The Jewel Lake Seafood Market Cookbook

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