Best Bali Baked Fish Recipes

FAST BAKED FISH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. Place fish in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with seasoned salt, pepper and paprika if desired. Drizzle with butter. , Cover and bake until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 15-20 minutes.

BAKED FISH WITH TOMATO-OLIVE SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425˚. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cilantro stems and cook, stirring, until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the rice and stir to coat. Add 1 1/2 cups water, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce the heat to low. Cook until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
• Meanwhile, pour the tomatoes into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and roughly crush them with your hands. Mix in the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil, chopped cilantro, olives, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Chop 1 pickled jalapeño and stir it into the sauce. Season the fish with salt, pepper and the chili powder. Place skin-side down in the dish and spoon some of the sauce on top.
• Bake until the fish is cooked through and the sauce is bubbling, 15 to 20 minutes. Divide the rice and fish among plates. Serve with lime wedges and the remaining pickled jalapeños and carrots.

BAKED FISH WITH TOMATOES, OLIVES AND CAPERS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425˚ F. Rub the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season the fish on both sides with salt and pepper; place skin-side down in the dish.
• Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until softened, about 30 seconds. Add 1/2 teaspoon oregano and the bay leaves and stir to combine. Add the tomatoes, olives, capers and a pinch of salt and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until just slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
• Pour the tomato mixture all over the fish. Bake until the fish is cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, put the potatoes in a medium saucepan and cover with water by 1 inch; season with salt. Bring to a boil, reduce to a steady simmer and cook until very tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain and toss with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon oregano; season with salt and pepper.
• Divide the fish among plates. Spoon the tomato mixture over the top and sprinkle with chopped cilantro. Serve with the potatoes.