Red Snapper A La Grecque(Baked Red Snapper With Feta Cheese)
- 2 red snapper fillets (about 1/4 lb. each)
- 4 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1/4 c. finely chopped onion
- 2 tsp. finely minced garlic
- 2 c. canned tomatoes with tomato paste
- 2 Tbsp. drained capers
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp. dried hot pepper flakes
- 1/4 c. plus 2 Tbsp. finely chopped parsley
- salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 lb. crumbled Feta cheese
- 1 Tbsp. ouzo (Greek anise liqueur)
- Preheat the oven to 425u0b0.
- Wipe the fish fillets with a damp cloth.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a saucepan and add the onion and garlic.
- Cook, stirring, until onion is wilted.
- Add the tomatoes with tomato paste, capers, oregano, pepper flakes, 1/4 cup chopped parsley and salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook 10 minutes.
- Put the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in a baking dish, preferably oval, large enough to hold the fish in one layer. Arrange the fish skin side up in the dish.
- Pour the tomato sauce over all.
- Place the dish on top of the stove and bring the sauce to the boil.
- Put the dish in the oven and bake 15 minutes. Sprinkle with Feta cheese and bake 5 minutes longer.
- Sprinkle with ouzo and remaining 2 tablespoons chopped parsley.
- Serve piping hot.
- Yield:
- Four servings.
red snapper, olive oil, onion, garlic, tomatoes, capers, oregano, pepper, parsley, salt, feta cheese, ouzo
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=396859 (may not work)