Baked Fish with Garlic and Basil

Ingredients

  • 2 lb fish: halibut, cod or other firm white fish
  • Salt & pepper
  • 11⁄2 tsp dry oregano
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 10 garlic cloves, minced
  • 15 basil leaves, chiffonade
  • 6 Tbs EVOO
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 bell peppers, horizontally sliced (rings)
  • 2 shallots, peeled and sliced

Directions

  1. Pat fish fillet dry and season with salt and pepper on both sides.
  2. Place the fish in a large zip-top bag. Add the oregano, coriander, paprika, minced garlic, basil, extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice. Zip the bag shut and massage to be sure the fish is evenly coated in the marinade. Marinate for 30 minutes in the fridge.
  3. Heat oven to 425° F.
  4. Bake in heated oven for 15 minutes or until fish is done and flakes easily.
  5. Serve with Grilled Zucchini Salad .