Plaki (Greek Baked Fish with Tomato)

Name: Plaki (Greek Baked Fish with Tomato)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 2 lbs skin-on or skinless cod fillets (or other firm white fish), patted dry; 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 yellow onion, thinly sliced; 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 2 cans canned diced tomatoes; 1/4 cup dry white wine (or low-sodium vegetable broth); 1 tsp dried oregano; 4 fresh thyme sprigs (or 1/4 tsp dried); 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 1 lemon, sliced into rounds; 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

A simple, elegant Greek preparation: thick cod fillets baked on a bed of tomatoes, onions, garlic, and olive oil until just flaky and succulent. The vegetables meld into a light, fragrant sauce.

55 minEasyServes 4300 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs skin-on or skinless cod fillets (or other firm white fish), patted dry
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 yellow onion, thinly sliced
6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 cans canned diced tomatoes
1/4 cup dry white wine (or low-sodium vegetable broth)
1 tsp dried oregano
4 fresh thyme sprigs (or 1/4 tsp dried)
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
1 lemon, sliced into rounds
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2

In a large oven-safe baking dish, combine 2 thinly sliced yellow onion, 6 thinly sliced garlic cloves, 2 cans canned diced tomatoes, 1/4 cup dry white wine (or low-sodium vegetable broth), half the extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tsp dried oregano, 4 fresh thyme sprigs (or 1/4 tsp dried), half the kosher salt, and half the black pepper. Stir and spread into an even layer.
3

Roast the tomato base uncovered for 15 minutes until the onion begins to soften.
4

Pat 2 lbs patted dry skin-on or skinless cod fillets (or other firm white fish) dry and season on both sides with the remaining kosher salt and black pepper. Nestle the fillets over the tomato mixture. Lay 1 sliced into rounds lemon slices over the fish and drizzle with the remaining extra-virgin olive oil.
5

Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
6

Discard the fresh thyme sprigs (or 1/4 tsp dried) sprigs. Scatter 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley over the top and serve directly from the dish with crusty bread.

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What is Plaki (Greek Baked Fish with Tomato)?

A simple, elegant Greek preparation: thick cod fillets baked on a bed of tomatoes, onions, garlic, and olive oil until just flaky and succulent. The vegetables meld into a light, fragrant sauce. This reference files it under Greek dinner: made in the oven, rated easy and about 55 minutes start to finish.

What temperature do I cook Plaki (Greek Baked Fish with Tomato) at?

For Plaki (Greek Baked Fish with Tomato), the oven is set to 400 F (about 205 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 22 minutes, in step 5. The target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 5. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Is there a substitute for white wine in Plaki (Greek Baked Fish with Tomato)?

The entry for Plaki (Greek Baked Fish with Tomato) calls for 1/4 cup dry white wine (or low-sodium vegetable broth). In its place: Use chicken or vegetable stock with a teaspoon of white wine vinegar or lemon juice per half cup for the acidity.

Can I use a different white fish instead of the cod in Plaki (Greek Baked Fish with Tomato)?

Yes. Any firm white fish of similar thickness works: cod, haddock, pollock and halibut are interchangeable here. Timing follows thickness, not species. As written, the entry for Plaki (Greek Baked Fish with Tomato) uses 2 lbs skin-on or skinless cod fillets (or other firm white fish), patted dry.

Is Plaki (Greek Baked Fish with Tomato) gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for Plaki (Greek Baked Fish with Tomato) is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the white wine.

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