Pesce greco facile al forno (psari plaki)

Ingredienti

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 large onions (halved then sliced thinly)
• 3 cloves garlic (crushed or sliced)
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon oregano and/or other dried herbs
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• a big pinch each of salt & pepper
• 14 ounces chopped tomatoes (1 can)
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste (mixed with 1/4 cup water (UK = tomato puree))
• 1/2 cup red or white wine
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1/2 cup basil ((fresh) plus extra for sprinkling at the end (or use parsley))
• 1 pound fish fillets
• fresh bread or toasted bread with salt and olive oil
• Greek salad

Preparazione

1. 1

   Soften onions for 10 minutes.: Cook the onions in the olive oil for about 10 minutes or until soft, sweet and starting to colour.

2. 2

   Add garlic and cook for 2 more minutes.: Add the garlic and cook for another minute or two.

3. 3

   Add the rest of the sauce ingredients and simmer for 15 minutes.: Add the rest of the sauce ingredients (everything except the fish and fresh basil or parsley). Bring to the boil, then lower the heat and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the sauce has reduced and thickened slightly.

4. 4

   Add honey and fresh herbs.: Stir in the honey and then the fresh herbs (basil or parsley).

5. 5

   Pre-heat oven and put fish in baking dish.: Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 190C/355F. Lay the fish in a medium-sized baking dish in a single layer.

6. 6

   Pour sauce over fish and bake for 30 minutes.: When the sauce is ready, pour it all over the fish in the baking dish. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes or until the fish is just cooked through (internal temperature should be 145F/63C).

7. 7

   Sprinkle with more fresh herbs and serve with optional sides.: Sprinkle with extra fresh basil or parsley, then serve with the toasted bread or whichever side dishes you have decided on.