Healthy eating does not necessarily imply a mere spiritless consumption of micronutrient rich food. There has to be joy attached to it, and flavor makes eating a joyful experience. Tomatoes, herbs and balsamic vinegar add so much flavor to this healthy and simple roasted halibut that you would want to make and eat it again and again. The halibut cooks directly atop the tomatoes making it an easy one pan dish. I chose Pacific halibut because that’s what I had in my freezer, but you can substitute it with any firm white fish such as cod, mahi-mahi or striped bass. If you don’t have balsamic vinegar, use any vinegar you have on hand. My only request to you is use fresh herbs only, because I feel the herbs add punch to this otherwise unassuming dish. Cooking the fish on high heat and less amount of time lends it a moist and buttery texture.
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