Spicy Herbed Halibut With Pineapple

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed dried rosemary
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon anise seed

• 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 1/3 lbs halibut fillets

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°F.

2. 2

   In a small bowl combine basil, rosemary, oregano, red pepper flakes and anise seed; set aside.

3. 3

   Drain pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup of the juice.

4. 4

   Add pineapple chunks and remaining juice to a microwave-safe bowl.

5. 5

   Stir in cornstarch and 1/4 teaspoon of reserved spice mixture; set aside.

6. 6

   Stir in remaining spice mixture, garlic and olive oil into a 9-inch square baking dish with reserved ¼ cup of pineapple juice.

7. 7

   Layer halibut on top and baste with mixture in pan.

8. 8

   Bake for 10 minutes, or until fish flakes easily.

9. 9

   While fish bakes, microwave pineapple spiced pineapple chunks on HIGH for 4 minutes, or until sauce boils and thickens.

10. 10

    Serve alongside or poured over halibut.