Baked Whitefish with Dill and Tomato-Cucumber Relish
- Vegetable oil
- 1 4- to 4 1/2-pound whitefish, cut into 2 fillets, fatty portions trimmed along center and flap edges
- 3 cups coarsely chopped fresh dill (about six 1/2-ounce packages)
- 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
- 6 tablespoons white vinegar
- 4 cups diced peeled seeded cucumber (about 4)
- 2 pounds plum tomatoes (about 12 large), seeded, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh dill
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 4 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
- Fresh dill sprigs
- Line heavy baking sheet with foil; brush with oil.
- Arrange fish skin side down on foil.
- Finely chop dill and onion in processor.
- Sprinkle each fillet with half of salt and pepper.
- Press dill mixture firmly over.
- Pour vinegar evenly over.
- Cover and chill overnight, basting occasionally with juices.
- Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 375F.
- Uncover fish and bake until just cooked through, about 25 minutes.
- Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes.
- Cover and chill at least 2 hours and up to 2 days.
- Combine first 5 ingredients in medium bowl.
- Let stand 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Season with pepper.
- Scrape most of dill off fish.
- Cut crosswise into 12 portions; trim neatly.
- Slide spatula under each, separating from skin.
- Arrange fish on plates.
- Drain relish and spoon over.
- Garnish with dill sprigs.
vegetable oil, whitefish, fresh dill, onion, coarse salt, ground pepper, white vinegar, cucumber, tomatoes, dill, white vinegar, coarse kosher salt, dill sprigs
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/baked-whitefish-with-dill-and-tomato-cucumber-relish-1626 (may not work)