44 ozflounder fillets, can use 6 oz fillets, may increase cooking time
2tbspolive oil, extra virgin
1tbspgarlic , minced
½tspsalt
¼tspblack pepper
4tsplemon juice
1pintgrape tomatoes
8fresh basil leaves
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Spread 1 tbsp of olive oil on the bottom of a baking dish. Add the fish in an even layer so the fillets aren't touching. Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper. Top with lemon juice. Then drizzle remaining 1 tbsp of oil on top of the fish. Spoon minced garlic between the fillets. Add the tomatoes.
Bake at 400 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes or until fish flakes apart easily with a fork.
Stir in basil leaves after fish is cooked (the basil will wilt immediately). Spoon the fish with tomatoes, garlic, and basil onto plates to serve.