Baked Halibut Steaks with Tomatoes

Baked Halibut Steaks with Tomatoes



1 large onion, sliced

2 cloves garlic, chopped

2 jalapeno chiles, 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)



Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 10-inch nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Cook onion, garlic and chiles 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, 11 X 7 X 1-1/2 inches. Spoon tomato mixture over fish. Bake uncovered 25 to 30 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork. Sprinkle with chopped fresh cilantro if desired.



4 servings