Weiss Fish with Tomatoes and Pine Nuts

Michelle Weiss offers the first of many "Dr. Denton approved" healthy and delicious recipes to promote "Beautiful Living."

PORTSMOUTH, VA. (Catholic Online) - Weiss Fish with Tomatoes and Pine Nuts:

Ingredients:

Pine Nuts: ½ cup
Tomatoes: 2 cans organic diced, drained or 4 large fresh, diced
Olive Oil: 3-6 tablespoons
Garlic: 1 tablespoon organic minced
Bay Leaf: 2 leaves
Dill: 1 tablespoon dried or 2 tablespoons chopped fresh
Wine: 1 ½ cup white, dry
Kosher Salt: ½ teaspoon (to taste!)
Pepper: Freshly ground
Fish: 4-6 "white" fish fillets, 6-7 oz each (i.e. Tilapia, Halibut, Cod)
Parmesan: to garnish

Directions:

#1 - In a heavy frying pan over medium heat, toast the pine nuts, stirring, until lightly colored and fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Set aside.

#2 - In a large sauté pan or deep frying pan over medium-low heat, warm the olive oil. Add the garlic and sauté gently, stirring, until it just starts to change color, 1-2 minutes. Add the bay leaf, dill, and tomatoes and cook gently, uncovered, until the tomatoes start to break down and release their juices, 8-10 minutes. Stir in the wine, salt, and pepper to taste. Continue to cook, uncovered, until the tomatoes are tender, about 10 minutes longer.

#3 - Carefully lay the fish fillets on top of the tomatoes in a single layer. Cover and barely simmer over low heat until the fish is white and flakey, 12-15 minutes, depending upon the thickness of the fish; do not overcook.

#4 - To serve, carefully transfer the fillets to a warmed serving platter. Spoon the tomatoes sauce over the top and around each fillet. Garnish with the toasted pine nuts and parmesan. Serve immediately.

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Dr Denton D. Weiss, M.D. is board certified in both Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Weiss' approach to his medical practice flows from his convictions about the meaning of life which are deeply rooted in his Catholic Faith. He and his wife, Michelle strive for an integrated approach to life which recognizes the unity of the body, mind and soul. They call this approach "Bella Vitae"... or "Beautiful Living". They are both contributing writers to Catholic Online.

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