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Psari Spetsiotiko Recipe

Psari Spetsiotiko

(Greek fish baked with tomatoes & breadcrumbs)

Yield: 4-6 servings


INGREDIENTS PREP AMOUNT
Olive oil 3 tablespoons
Breadcrumbs   1 cup
Fish filets 2 pounds
Lemon juice only 1/2 each
Salt & pepper to season
 
Olive oil 3 tablespoons
Garlic 2-3 cloves
Tomatoes crushed 2 cups
White wine 1/2 cup
Honey or sugar 2 teaspoons
Parsley minced 1/4 cup
Salt & pepper to taste

METHOD

Basic Steps:  Season → Mix → Layer → Bake
  1. Preheat oven to 375ºF. Spread the first 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a baking dish large enough to hold the fish in one layer. Sprinkle half the breadcrumbs over the bottom. Lay the fish filets in a single layer over the breadcrumbs. Squeeze the lemon juice over the filets, sprinkle with salt and pepper and set aside.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium flame. Add the garlic and briefly sauté. Add the tomatoes, wine, honey or sugar, parsley and salt and pepper. Simmer to cook down the tomatoes somewhat, about 5 minutes, and adjust seasoning.
  3. Pour the tomato sauce evenly over the fish. Sprinkle with the rest of the breadcrumbs. Place in the oven and bake until the fish is cooked through and the breadcrumbs have formed a golden crust, about 35-40 minutes.

VARIATIONS

  • Use any firm, white fish filets such as cod, snapper or porgy.
  • Add a pinch of oregano or cinnamon to the sauce if you like.
  • Set under the broiler briefly to brown if necessary.

NOTES

  • Simple fishing village food, this tasty dish gets its name from the island of Spetsai southwest of Athens where it originated.