Mediterranean Baked White Fish

Recipe by The Village Artisan
Yield: 6-8 pax

Ingredients

• 500g white fish fillet (1-1.5 inch in thickness)
• Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
• Extra virgin olive oil, to taste
• Juice of 1/2 lemon, more for later
• 225g cherry tomatoes, halved
• 85g pitted olives, halved
• 3 tbsp minced red onion
• 4-5 pcs garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
• 2 tsp dried oregano

1. Heat the oven to 425°F
2. Pat the fish dry and season with salt and pepper on both sides. Brush a 9 1/2 x 13 inches baking dish with a little extra virgin olive oil and put the fish in it. Squeeze 1/2 lemon juice all over the top of the fish.
3. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the tomatoes, olives, onions, garlic, and spices. Add a very small pinch of salt and ground pepper. Add a generous drizzle (about 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil) and toss to combine.
4. Pour the tomato and olive mixture over the fish.
5. Bake in the heated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, depending on the thickness of your fish.
6. Remove from heat and serve.