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Red Snapper with Tomato- Olive Compote

 

 

Easy and fresh...
 

2 Tbs 

 

olive oil, divided

 

1 medium 

 

onion, halved and thinly sliced

 

4 cloves 

 

garlic, sliced thinly

 

 

 

coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper

 

14.5 ounce 

 

can diced tomatoes in juice

 

½ cup 

 

pitted Kalamata olives, sliced thinly

 

2 Tbs 

 

capers, drained and rinsed

 

Four 6 to 8-ounce 

 

red snapper fillets, halved crosswise

 

 

1

Preheat oven to 400°F.

2

Heat 1 Tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-heat. Add onion and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion begins to soften (about 6 minutes). Add tomatoes and their juice, olives, and capers; cook, stirring occasionally until slightly thickened, 3 to 5 minutes.

3

Meanwhile, place snapper fillets on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with remaining tablespoon oil, and turn to coat. Arrange fillets in a single layer, skin side down. Season generously with salt and pepper.

4

Bake until fish flakes easily and is opaque throughout, 10-12 minutes. Serve with tomato-olive compote.

 

Servings: 4

 

 Cooking Tips

Serve with steamed rice.

 

 Recipe Source

Everyday Food

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