Baked Perch Recipe

Since last month, I've been trying to make a conscientious effort to use all the food in my refrigerator and pantry. Until recently it was not unusual for my garbage can to be loaded with fruits, vegetables, and sometimes meat which had gone bad. Because of this, I've been looking for recipes for the food I now have.

Just today I have stumbled upon a very quick and easy recipe for perch on RecipeZaar.com, which I just so happen to have thanks to my inability to turn down a good deal. Here is the recipe and photo with the few modifications I made. Overall, the finished product was as tasty as it was pretty.

Baked Ocean Perch

Ingredients:
2 pounds of perch fillets
1 can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, oregano (or another flavoring if you prefer, or fresh tomatoes and your choice of spices)
Salt
Pepper
Olive Oil
Handful of chopped parsley

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2. Spray a shallow baking pan with non-stick cooking spray. Add 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil to the pan.
3. Place thawed fillets in baking pan.
4. Salt and pepper to taste.
5. Evenly spread diced tomatoes over fish.
6. Lightly sprinkle with 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil.
7. Sprinkle a handful of chopped parsley on top.
8. Bake fish for 20 minutes or until done (I covered the pan with foil).
9. Enjoy!!