4 cod fillets (1 1/4 lb)
1 onion,medium-size,chopped
2 garlic cloves,finely chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
28 oz tomatoes,drained/chopped
1 tbsp capers
1/4 cup basil,fresh,chopped
8 black greek olives,pitted
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp oregano,dried leaf,crumbled
1/2 tsp salt (opt)
1/4 tsp pepper
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 450'F. Arrange fillets in 8x8x2" square baking
dish.
2. Saute onion and garlic in oil in medium-size skillet over medium
heat 3-5 minutes or until lightly softened. Add tomatoes, capers,
basil, olives, lemon juice, oregano, salt if using, and pepper.
Simmer, stirring occasionally, 8 minutes. Spoon sauce over fish.
3. Bake in preheated 450'F. oven for 10 minutes or until cooked
through.
Servings: 4 servings
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Categories: Fish; Seafood
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