Fabulous Baked Fish with Fennel, Tomatoes and Olives!!! You can use Grouper, Snapper or Flounder!!

black olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: canned olives

Green olives provide a different flavor profile while canned olives are often more affordable.

whole fish

🥗Healthier: skinless fish fillets

💰Cheaper: frozen fish fillets

Skinless fillets reduce fat while frozen options can be less expensive.

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Chicken broth adds moisture without alcohol, while apple cider vinegar is a cost-effective substitute.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: fresh basil

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Basil offers a fresh flavor, and dried parsley is often cheaper and has a longer shelf life.

Preheat the oven to 425°F and place a tray in the oven to heat up.

Slice 1/2 small fennel thinly using a mandolin or chef knife and place in a bowl.

Quarter an entire container of cherry tomatoes and add to the bowl.

Slice 1 cup of green olives in half and add to the bowl.

Rinse 2 tablespoons of capers and add to the bowl.

Slice 1 small shallot thinly using a mandolin and add to the bowl.

Zest 1 lemon and add the zest to the bowl.

Add 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil to the bowl and mix all ingredients together.

Season the mixture with a little Diamond kosher salt and black pepper to taste.

Cut 5 to 6 ounces of grouper (or other white fish) per person and season with Diamond kosher salt and black pepper on both sides.

Cut two sheets of fata paper (or parchment paper) about 16-18 inches long and spray the center with extra virgin olive oil to prevent sticking.

Place a piece of seasoned fish on the center of the fata paper and top with the vegetable mixture from the bowl.

Pour about 1 tablespoon of dry white wine and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice over the fish.

Optionally, add about 1/2 tablespoon of unsalted butter or truffle butter on top of the mixture.

Add fresh herbs on top if desired.

Tie the fata paper into a packet with butcher twine, making sure to tie it in a bow so it can be easily opened later.

Place the packets on the hot tray in the oven and bake.

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