Recipe: Baked Halibut with Tomatoes and Spices

BAKED HALIBUT WITH TOMATOES AND SPICES

1 large onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 jalapeno chilies, seeded and chopped
1 (16 ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained and chopped
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
4 halibut or other lean fish steaks, about 1-inch thick (about 2 pounds)
chopped fresh cilantro (if desired)

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 10-inch nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray.

Cook onion, garlic and chilies in skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until onion is tender; reduce heat.

Stir in remaining ingredients except fish steaks. Simmer uncovered over low heat 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Arrange fish in ungreased rectangular baking dish, 11x7x1 1/2-inches. Spoon tomato mixture over fish.

Bake uncovered 25 to 30 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Servings: 4
Adapted from source: General Mills, Inc., 1998