Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (about 1 1/2 lbs)
  • 1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 1/2 lbs white fish fillets (cod,halibut or haddock)
  • 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, lightly crushed or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Method

  • Spread 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large cast iron or ovenproof frypan.
  • Layer potatoes, onion and half each of the salt and pepper in pan; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of the remaining oil.
  • Heat over high heat until sizzling, about 2 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook for 12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in bowl, mix together tomatoes, garlic, parsley and remaining oil, salt and pepper; set aside.
  • Remove pan from heat.
  • Arrange fish over potatoes; top with tomato mixture.
  • Sprinkle with fennel seeds or oregano.
  • Bake in 450f degree oven until fish flakes easily when tested, about 12 minutes.