Ingredients
- 1 medium red or white onion, sliced thinly
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 800g firm white fish fillet
- 3 Tbsp dried breadcrumbs
- 3 or 4 sprigs fresh, flat-leaf parsley
- 8 to 10 fresh mint leaves
- 3 or 4 large fresh basil leaves
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- ½ cup dry white wine or water
- 10 to 12 black olives, cracked and pitted
BAKED FISH
Method
- Heat the oven to 200C
- In a sauté pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive and add the onion
- Season with salt and pepper, and sauté over low heat until the onion has wilted and started to turn translucent; be careful not to let it brown
- Add the red wine vinegar to the pan and shake it briefly, then transfer everything to the bottom of a medium-sized baking dish
- Wipe the pan with a paper towel to clean it, then place it back over low heat and add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil
- Dump the breadcrumbs into the pan and stir to completely coat them with the oil
- Transfer the breadcrumbs to a small bowl to cool slightly
- Wash the herbs, pat them dry, and finely chop them
- Add them to the bowl with breadcrumbs, and season everything with a small pinch of salt and a few grinds of black pepper
- Lay the portioned fish on top of the onions and season with a bit more salt and pepper
- Distribute the breadcrumb-herb mixture evenly on top of the fish
- Add the white wine or water to the pan and scatter the olives around the dish
- Bake the fish for 10 to 20 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fish; it should be cooked through but still moist; check the pan after 10 minutes and add a bit more water or wine if necessary
- Serve immediately
Comments
Serves 4
Thanks to Harbour Fish for providing the fish used in the demonstration
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