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Roasted Red Snapper on a Bed of Onions, Tomatoes, Olives, and Herbs

This is a whole-fish dish that is fragrant, flavorful, and beautiful. Serve it on a platter for presentation.

  • Preheat the oven to 450°F.

  • In a casserole or gratin dish large enough to hold the fish, arrange the onions, chopped herbs, tomatoes, and olives.

  • Rinse the snapper under cold, running water and pat dry. Place the snapper on top of the onion mixture and drizzle with olive oil.

  • Tent the fish with aluminum foil and roast for 20 to 22 minutes or until the fish begins to flake when tested in the thickest part.

Serves 4

2 large red onions, peeled and sliced

½ cup mixed herbs, chopped (chives, basil, tarragon, thyme, etc.)

1 cup fresh or canned tomatoes, chopped

½ cup Nicoise or Kalamata olives, pitted

1 large whole red snapper, about 2 pounds, cleaned

½ cup olive oil

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