Tuscan Baked Fish

There are countless ways to prepare fish for dinner. First off, there are so many different types; then with all the options you have to cook, fry, or bake it! It seems endless in possibilities. I have tried different approaches to the way I prepare fish, but I feel like there are still so many alternatives that I'm missing out on. I try to switch it up and try new ways of preparing it and this recipe for Tuscan Baked Fish may have weaseled its way onto my 'favorites' list.

Though it may not look that pretty, this savory fish tastes delicious. I used pink salmon fillets because that is what I had on hand. It was great, but my husband and I agreed it would probably be even better with a large fillet of white meat fish. I would like to try flounder or tilapia next time. Maybe even cod.

TUSCAN BAKED FISH
Use your choice of fish. Adjust oven time depending on size & type of fish.

2-4 fish fillets

1 tsp. olive oil

1 medium red or yellow onion, chopped

14.5 oz. fire-roasted diced tomatoes

2 Tbsp. capers, drained

3 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 tsp. ground oregano

2 tsp. fresh basil, chopped

salt & pepper

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In an oven-safe pan, heat oil on stove-top over medium heat.

Add the onion and saute until translucent and slightly brown.

Add the tomatoes, capers, garlic, and seasonings.

Continue cooking for about 3-5 minutes to let it reduce a bit.

Add fish fillets.

Transfer to the oven and bake, uncovered, for 8-12 minutes or until the fish flakes when you pick at it with a fork. (Don't overbake.)

******************************************************

The best part about this Tuscan fish? It's so easy!

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

In an oven-safe pan, heat the oil on the stove-top over medium heat.

Add your onion.

Saute until translucent and a little browned.

Add the tomatoes, capers, garlic, and seasonings.

Stir it up for about 3-5 minutes, letting the juices reduce a bit.

Add your fillets.

(Sorry the photo is so foggy. That steam is a bugger to get through!)

Transfer to the oven and bake, uncovered, for 8-12 minutes or until the fish flakes when you pick at it with a fork. Be sure not to overbake it.

Top it with a helping of the nummy tomato sauce and serve it up!

Stop back soon for the scoop on how to make those Parsley Potatoes, too!