Fish in the Oven

Prep Time:

Cook time: 50 minutes

Serves: 4

Ingredients

 * 1 pound fresh red snapper or mullet or shari
 * 1 tablespoon olive oil
 * ½ cup onion, chopped
 * ½ cup carrot, peeled and chopped
 * 3 cloves garlic, minced
 * 1 tablespoon walnut, crushed
 * ½ cup lemon juice
 * ¼ teaspoon fresh ginger, sliced into flakes
 * 1 tablespoon fresh dill, snipped
 * ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
 * ¼ cup water
 * ¼ teaspoon salt
 * Fresh dill for garnish (optional)

Directions

 * 1) Rinse fish then pat dry with a paper towel.
 * 2) Season fish with lemon juice, and salt.
 * 3) Preheat oven to 450°F.
 * 4) Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
 * 5) Add onion, carrot and garlic then stir-fry for 5 – 6 minutes or until vegetables are tender and slightly browned.
 * 6) Toss in walnuts and remove skillet from heat then stir in dill, salt and pepper.
 * 7) Place foil on the baking tray.
 * 8) Place 1 cup of the vegetable mixture on the foil in the baking tray.
 * 9) Place fish on top of vegetables then fill cavity of fish with the vegetable mixture.
 * 10) Cut 3 grooves on top side of the fish and insert the ginger flakes.
 * 11) Add remaining vegetables from skillet on top of fish.
 * 12) Bake fish at 400°F for 18 to 20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork.
 * 13) Open foil and bake fish uncovered for 5 – 6 or until fish skin gets little crispy.
 * 14) Serve garnished with dell and lemon wedges.