Mediterranean Baked Fish

Ingredients:

• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 1 can (16 oz) whole tomatoes-drained (reserve juice)and coarsely chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 cup dry white wine
• ½ cup reserved tomato juice, from canned tomatoes
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• ¼ cup orange juice
• 1 Tbsp fresh orange peel, grated
• 1 tsp fennel seeds, crushed
• ½ tsp dried oregano, crushed
• ½ tsp dried thyme, crushed
• ½ tsp dried basil, crushed black pepper to taste
• 1 lb fish fillets (sole, flounder, salmon, or sea perch) 

Preparation:

1. Heat oil in large non-stick skillet. Add onion, and sauté over moderate heat 5 minutes or until soft.
2. Add all remaining ingredients except fish.
3. Stir well and simmer 30 minutes, uncovered.
4. Arrange fish in a 10- by 6-inch baking dish; cover with sauce.
5. Bake, uncovered, at 375º F about 15 minutes or until fish flakes easily. 

Makes 4 servings 

Cook’s Note:

This dish is baked and flavored with a Mediterranean-style tomato, onion, and garlic sauce to make it lower in fat and salt. 

The original recipe can be found on www.health.gov