Fish steaks with tomatoes
4 servings
55 minutes
Fish steaks with tomatoes are a vibrant and aromatic dish of Mediterranean cuisine, embodying the freshness of seafood and the juiciness of ripe tomatoes. The recipe's origins trace back to the traditions of coastal regions in Italy and Greece, where fish is baked with herbs and vegetables to preserve its natural flavor. The balanced combination of lemon's acidity, tomato's sweetness, and spicy basil makes the dish tender and refreshing. Baking in foil helps retain the fish's juiciness, while butter adds a creamy texture. Fish steaks with tomatoes pair perfectly with white wine and light sides like fresh salad or mashed potatoes, creating an exquisite and light dinner in the spirit of sunny Mediterranean.
1
Sprinkle the fish with lemon juice and leave it in the baking dish for 30 minutes.
- Lemon: 1 piece
2
Cut the tomatoes into 4 pieces and peel off the skin.
- Tomatoes: 6 pieces
3
Chop the basil finely.
- Basil: to taste
4
Place tomatoes on fish steaks and sprinkle with basil. Top with pieces of butter and wrap the steaks in foil.
- Tomatoes: 6 pieces
- Basil: to taste
- Butter: 80 g
5
Bake in an oven preheated to 200 degrees for 25 minutes, until the fish is cooked and starts to flake.
- White fish: 800 g
6
Serve garnished with fresh basil.
- Basil: to taste
