Grilled Halibut with Indian Spices and Yellow Tomatoes

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Preparation info
  • Serves

    8

    • Difficulty

      Medium

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By David Tanis

Published 2008

  • About

Indian spices turn any white fish flavorful—and yellow too.

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
  • 2 teaspoons coriander seeds
  • 2 teaspoo

Method

In a dry cast-iron pan, toast the cumin, coriander, fennel, and cloves over medium heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a spice grinder or mortar and grind fine. Put the ground spices in a small bowl and add the turmeric and cayenne.

Lay the halibut on a baking sheet and season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with the olive oil. Sprinkle the spice mixture over the fish, then