Ingredients

  • 1 (3 lb) halibut fillets
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 14 cup olive oil
  • 2 medium onions, sliced
  • 12 cup white wine
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 18 teaspoon powdered saffron
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh coriander or 14 teaspoon dried coriander
  • 12 lemon, juice of
  • 1 -4 tablespoon capers
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 10 black olives, slivered
  • 14 cup water

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Sprinkle fish with salt and dust lightly with flour.
  • Place in a shallow 8 inch x 12 inch baking dish.
  • Heat oil in a skillet and saute 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.
  • Serves 6.
  • The Jewel Lake Seafood Market Cookbook.