Fresh Tomato Basil Fish Garnish Recipes

TOMATO-BASIL BAKED FISH

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, combine lemon juice and oil. Add fish fillets; turn to coat. Place in a greased 9-in. pie plate. Sprinkle with half each of the basil, salt and pepper. Arrange tomatoes over top; sprinkle with cheese and remaining seasonings., Cover and bake at 400° until fish flakes easily with a fork, 10-12 minutes.

FRESH TOMATO BASIL SAUCE

Steps:

• In large saucepan, cook tomatoes and basil over medium-low heat until tomatoes are soft.
• Meanwhile, in medium skillet, saute onion and garlic in olive oil until onions are translucent.
• Add onion mixture to tomato mixture and add salt and pepper. Let simmer on low heat for 2 hours or until thick.

FETA TOMATO-BASIL FISH

Steps:

• In a saucepan, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add tomatoes and basil. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. , Meanwhile, broil fish 4-6 in. from the heat for 5-6 minutes. Top each fillet with tomato mixture and cheese. Broil 5-7 minutes longer or until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork.

FRESH TOMATO & BASIL BAKED FISH

Steps:

• Add tomato sauce to the bottom of a baking dish.
• Rinse fish filets and pat dry.
• Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste on both sides and the fish, and lay in baking dish.
• I like to also sprinkle my filets with a bit of fish seasoning, or flavored salt, to taste.
• On a cutting board, mince the scallions, and chop basil.
• I add the breadcrumbs right to the pile of fresh herbs, and roughly chop.
• Top the filets with the herb and bread crumb mixture, and then top with the slices of fresh tomato.
• Bake in a 375 degree oven for 20 minutes, or until fish is cooked through.

FRESH TOMATO & BASIL FISH GARNISH

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients gently.
• Let sit for an hour to meld flavors, if you have time.
• Serve cold or room temperature.
• (P.S. Next day I tossed leftover cold garnish with hot pasta and a splash of olive oil - yummy).

FRESH BASIL AND TOMATO SALMON

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking pan with aluminum foil.
• Drizzle olive oil onto the prepared pan in an area slightly larger than the salmon fillet. Place tomatoes in a layer on the oiled foil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Layer basil over top and place salmon on the basil. Squeeze lemon over salmon and season again with salt and pepper.
• Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, 30 to 40 minutes.

RUSTIC TOMATO-BASIL SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons of EVOO in a sauce pan over low heat. Add garlic and stir continuously until soft. Do not let garlic start to brown; this releases a lot of bitterness and you'll be better off starting over.
• Add crushed tomatoes to sauce pan and turn heat up slightly to medium-low, stirring frequently. Add sugar to the tomatoes. At the same time, add 2 remaining tablespoons of EVOO to a pan and sautee onion and green pepper over medium-low heat until softened, stirring frequently for about 7-10 minutes.
• Add onion and green pepper with EVOO from the pan to the tomatoes and garlic and mix well.
• Add remaining ingredients (oregano, basil, salt, pepper, bay leaves, fennel seeds) and let simmer for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally so as not to let ingredients settle or burn at the bottom and to promote flavor.
• Serve over your favorite pasta, garnish with fresh parsley and grated cheese of your choice (if desired), as well as some crusty Italian bread.
• ***Hint: If you lightly toss your pasta in olive oil after draining it, it will hold more sauce more easily while you're eating it.