Italian Baked Rockfish (or firm white fish)

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I live on the central coast of California in the town of Morro Bay. This is a fishing town so I thought I would share my all time favorite fish recipe. The fish in this recipe can be substituted with any firm white fleshed fish.

This recipe has converted many non-fish eaters to fish inhalers…..

Hope you enjoy……..

Here is the Italian Baked Rockfish recipe:
 
Layer 4 or 5 boneless rockfish fillets to cover the bottom of a 10' X 10' Pyrex baking dish (1.5 lbs)
 
Pour 1/2 cup good olive oil over fish, season with salt, black pepper and juice of half a lemon.
 
While fish is marinating, microwave 4 medium sized red potatoes for 8 minutes, let cool, then slice into 1/4" slices, layer on top of fish.
 
Slice 1 small red onion first in quarters, then into thin slices, add 2 large minced garlic cloves, grate surface peel of 1 small orange, combine and layer all on top of fish.
 
Cut 2 medium sized tomatoes to 1/2" dice, layer on top.
 
Slice 8 medium sizes mushrooms, add to baking dish.

Sprinkle generously with 1 tbs. Italian seasoning, salt, pepper to taste.

Chop an entire head of parsley, layer on top like a crust...
 
Mix 1 Tbs Cornstarch with 1/2 Cup dry white wine, 1/2 cup chicken stock, pour on top of fish.
 
Bake uncovered at 350 F degrees for 45 minutes.
 
Serve with French bread and soft dry Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonay.

Bon appetit