Posted on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 in
Seafood Recipes
Portuguese Baked Fish (Peixe Assado)
Indulge in Portuguese baked fish (Peixe Assado), a flavorful dish with tender fish, herbs, garlic, and a perfectly crispy crust.
| Preparation time | 30 min |
| Cooking Time | 25 min |
| Ready In | 55 min |
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 4 |
Ingredients
2 lbs fish fillets (cod, haddock or other white fish.)2 tablespoons olive oil1 onion, chopped1 leek, cleaned and sliced (white part only)4 garlic cloves, minced1 1⁄2 cups canned plum tomatoes (about 1 medium sized can)2 tablespoons tomato paste1 cup white wine1⁄2 teaspoon cumin1⁄2 teaspoon oregano1⁄2 teaspoon rosemarysalt and pepper1 green pepper, sliced1 lemon, sliced1 bunch fresh parsley, minced
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Preparation
- In a skillet heat the olive oil. Add the onions, leeks, and garlic, and saute over medium heat till transparent (about 5 minutes).
- Add peeled tomatoes, tomato paste, and seasonings. Cook for about 15 minutes over medium heat.
- Preheat the oven to 350.
- In a baking pan pour about 1/3 of the sauce.
- Put the fish fillets on top of the sauce. Top with the sliced green pepper.
- Pour the wine over this and then top with lemon slices.
- Pour the rest of the tomato sauce over all and then top with minced parsley.
- Bake this for about 25 minutes, or until the fish is done and the sauce is bubbly. Serve with pasta or potatoes. This is great!
Recipe & Photo Credit: Transylmania, Food.com
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