Baked vendace in the oven

Description

The recipe won't take much time. The main ingredient of this dish is vendace fillet, but most of the time is spent preparing the sauce. The delicate white fish meat should not be exposed to intense heat, so the fish is placed on a bed of sauce rather than being poured over with sauce during cooking, as is usually done. The sauce is made from tomatoes with the addition of chili pepper, aromatic herbs, and spices. When the fish sits on the sauce, it essentially braises and steams in the fragrant aromas of the herbs and spices. Serve hot.

Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1

   In a deep skillet, heat the olive oil. Finely chop the garlic and basil, and make a small slit in the chili pepper to prevent it from bursting in the hot oil. Add everything to the skillet and sauté over medium heat.

2. 2

   Step 2

   After the garlic becomes soft, add the tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and simmer for about 30 minutes.

3. 3

   Step 3

   After half an hour, mash the tomatoes with a spoon and remove the chili pepper. Add red wine vinegar and, if necessary, season with spices.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Preheat the oven to 220 degrees. Pour the sauce into a 20x30 cm baking dish. Season the fillet with pepper and salt on both sides, then place it on the sauce in the dish.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Remove the pits from the olives. Add the olives and capers to the dish and sprinkle with basil.

6. 6

   Step 6

   Bake for about 15 minutes or until the fish is cooked. Serve with potatoes and a fresh salad.

7. 7

   Step 7

   Can be served.