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Ingredients
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¼ cup olive oil, divided
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2 tablespoons khalta hara (chile spice blend) (such as Burlap & Barrel)
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2 teaspoons ground coriander
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1.50 teaspoons ground ginger
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4 (6-ounce) skinless halibut fillets
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice plus 4 lemon slices, divided
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4 fresh flat-leaf parsley stems plus 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
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4 cilantro stems plus 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
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2 tablespoons thinly sliced serrano chile
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1 large garlic clove, grated
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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Tahini Salad (recipe follows) and flatbread, for serving
Directions
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Preheat oven to 400°F with oven racks in middle and top positions. Stir together 2 tablespoons olive oil, khalta hara, coriander, and ginger in a small bowl to form a paste. Rub spice mixture evenly over fish (about 2 teaspoons per fillet). Place lemon slices 4 inches apart on a baking sheet. Top each lemon slice with 1 parsley stem and 1 cilantro stem. Top with fish fillets, and set aside at room temperature 15 minutes. Stir together serrano chile, parsley leaves, and cilantro leaves in a small bowl. Stir together garlic, salt, lemon juice, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a separate bowl.
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Roast fish on middle rack of preheated oven until a meat thermometer inserted in thickest portion registers 140°F, 10 to 12 minutes. Toss lemon juice mixture with serrano mixture until evenly coated. Serve each fillet with 1/4 cup herb mixture, tahini salad, and flatbread.
Tahini Salad
Gently stir together 2 cups chopped tomatoes, 1 1/2 cups chopped Persian cucumbers, 1 cup finely chopped onion, 1/2 cup chopped parsley, and 1/2 cup chopped mint in a medium bowl. Whisk together 1/4 cup olive oil, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 tablespoons tahini, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 2 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt in a small bowl until combined. Pour dressing over tomato mixture, and toss until well coated. Serve immediately. (Total: 10 min; Serves: 4)
Note
Find khalta hara online at burlapandbarrel.com
Suggested Pairing
Citrusy Greek white: Gai'a Monograph Assyrtiko