Ingredients

  • 1 (3 lb.) halibut fillet
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 2 tbsp. flour
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 md. onions, sliced
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1 tsp. mustard seeds
  • 1/8 tsp. powdered saffron
  • 1 tbsp. minced fresh parsley
  • 2 tsp. dried parsley
  • 1 tbsp. minced fresh coriander
  • 1/4 tsp. dried coriander
  • 1/2 lemon, juice of
  • 1 to 4 tbsp. capers
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 10 black olives, slivered
  • 1/4 cup water

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Sprinkle fish with salt and dust lightly with flour.
  • Place in a shallow 8x12-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.