Mediterranean Baked White Fish

Mediterranean Baked White Fish

Ingredients:

• 1½ lb. white fish fillet such as cod or halibut
• To taste Kosher salt and ground black pepper
• As needed Extra virgin olive oil
• Juice of ½ lemon more for later
• 8 oz. cherry tomatoes, halved
• 3 oz. pitted kalamata olives, halved
• 3 Tbsp. minced red onion
• 4 to 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 Tbsp. fresh thyme leaves
• 2 tsp. dried oregano

Directions:

1. Heat the oven to 425 F. Pat the fish dry and season with salt and pepper on both sides.
2. Brush a 9½-by-13-inch baking dish with a little extra virgin olive oil and put the fish in it. Squeeze half of the lemon juice all over the top of the fish.
3. In a medium mixing bowl, combine tomatoes, olives, onions, garlic and spices. Add a very small pinch of salt and ground pepper. Add a generous drizzle, about 3 tablespoons, of the extra virgin olive oil and toss to combine.
4. Pour the tomato and olive mixture over the fish.
5. Bake in heated oven for 15 to 20 minutes until flaky and falls apart with a fork.