Baked Halibut in Egyptian Cilantro Sauce

Looking for a light, fresh, and flavorful seafood dish?

This Baked Halibut in Egyptian Cilantro Sauce is the perfect healthy meal with bold Middle Eastern flavors, fresh cilantro, garlic, and citrus. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's a quick and easy dinner that pairs beautifully with rice, couscous, or a fresh salad!

Cilantro is used in the marinade for the Baked Halibut and in the savory tomato sauce, which is also flavored with coriander seeds.

Serve this tasty, easy-to-prepare Baked Halibut entree with rice pilaf or fresh flatbread.

Baked Halibut in Egyptian Cilantro Sauce

    Prep Time: 45 minutes

    Cook time: 20 minutes

    Yield: Serves 4

Baked Halibut in Egyptian Cilantro Sauce Recipe Ingredients

    1 1/2 pounds halibut, cod, sea bass or other firm, white-fleshed fish, about 1 inch thick, cut in 4 pieces, rinsed, patted dry

    1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

    3 tablespoons chopped cilantro

    3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, or 1 tablespoon oil and 2 tablespoons butter

    Salt and pepper to taste

    1 medium onion, chopped

    1/2 green bell pepper, diced

    1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes, or to taste

    2 large garlic cloves, minced

    1 teaspoon ground coriander

    1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

    2 canned plum tomatoes, pureed in a food processor or blender

    2 tablespoons tomato paste

    1/3 cup water

    Cilantro sprigs, for garnish

Baked Halibut in Egyptian Cilantro Sauce Recipe Instructions

    Put the Halibut in a deep plate in one layer.

    Mix lemon juice with 1 tablespoon cilantro, 1 tablespoon oil and a pinch of salt and pepper.

    Pour over fish and turn to coat both sides. Let stand while preparing sauce.

    Preheat oven to 400 F.

    Heat remaining oil or butter in a skillet. Add onion and cook over medium-low heat for 5 minutes or until soft but not brown. Add green pepper, hot pepper flakes and garlic, and cook for 1 minute.

    Stir in ground coriander, cumin, pureed tomatoes and tomato paste, and cook for 2 minutes.

    Stir in water and bring to a simmer. Add remaining chopped cilantro. Taste and adjust seasoning.

    Lightly oil a baking dish large enough to hold the halibut in a single layer. Spoon about one third of sauce into dish. Top with fish and sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Top with remaining sauce.

    Cover and bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until the halibut can just be flaked with a fork in its thickest part.

    Serve garnished with cilantro sprigs.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

    Packed with Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavors

    Healthy, high in protein, and low in carbs

    Easy one-pan dish—minimal cleanup!

    Pairs well with rice, couscous, or roasted vegetables

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aked Halibut in Egyptian Cilantro Sauce | Healthy & Flavorful

This Baked Halibut in Egyptian Cilantro Sauce is a light, flavorful, and healthy seafood dish infused with bold Middle Eastern spices and fresh herbs.

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