Italian Baked Fish

byZula's Note:

I've been making this for years and love it. I like to vary the flavors at times with more lemon, little lime, butter instead of oil, or different spices/herbs etc. A nice and easy way to make fish even more special!

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 ½ lbs fish steaks , fillets
• salt and pepper
• ¼ teaspoon paprika
• 1 green pepper , cut into rings
• 1 medium tomato , sliced
• 1 small onion , sliced
• ½ teaspoon dried basil
• ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves , chopped
• chopped parsley (to garnish)

Directions:

1. If fish pieces are large, cut into serving pieces.
2. Arrange fish in ungreased square baking dish.(8 by 8 by 2-inches).
3. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and paprika.
4. Top with green pepper rings, tomato and onion slices.
5. Sprinkle with basil and oregano.
6. Mix the lemon juice, oil and garlic; pour over the fish.
7. Cover and cook in 375 degree oven for 15 minutes.
8. Uncover, and cook until fish flakes easily with a fork, 10 to 15 minutes.
9. Garnish with parsley.