Roasted Orange Citrus Halibut with Walnut Pomegranate Relish

The Steps

*Note:  You will need only a part of a fennel bulb to get the required amount.  Use the remaining fennel, thinly sliced, in a salad or soup.

1. To prepare the halibut and marinade, put the fish in a baking dish or pan just large enough to hold it in one layer (don’t use an aluminum container).  Season each piece with a pinch of salt.  In a small bowl or glass measuring cup, whisk together the orange juice, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, mustard and cayenne. Pour 1/2 cup of the marinade over the halibut, and turn the fish to coat it well.  Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.  You will have a little marinade remaining; set it aside for serving.
2. While the fish marinates, make the relish by combining the fennel, walnuts, pomegranate seeds, olives, onions, mint, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a bowl.  Stir and toss gently to combine, then set aside until ready for serving, tossing occasionally.
3. To cook the halibut, preheat the oven to 400°F and lightly oil an ovenproof pan large enough to accommodate all the fillets without crowding.
4. Remove the fillets from the marinade (discard the used marinade) and pat them dry with paper towels and place in the prepared pan.  Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily. To be certain the fish is cooked through, push a fork straight down in the flesh and take a look; the fish is done when it is no longer translucent.  Transfer the fish to a platter or plates and drizzle each piece with a little of the reserved marinade.  Top each serving with walnut pomegranate relish.