Egyptian - Mediterranean Baked Fish

Ingredients

• Ingredients:

• 2 teaspoons 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

• 1/2 cup reserved tomato juice, from canned tomatoes

• 1/4 cup lemon juice

• 1/4 cup orange juice

• 1 tablespoon fresh grated orange peel

• 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed

• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed

• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed

• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed

• Black pepper to taste

• 1 pound fish fillets (sole, flounder, or sea perch)

Directions

1. Directions:

2. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet. Add onion, and sauté over moderate heat 5 minutes or until soft. Add all remaining ingredients except fish. Stir well and simmer 30 minutes, uncovered.

3. Arrange fish in 10 x 6-inch baking dish; cover with sauce.

4. Bake uncovered, at 375 degrees about 15 minutes or until fish flakes easily.

5. Recipe yields 4 Mediterranean Baked Fish servings; serving size: 4 oz fillet with sauce.