Baked Fish Nicosia

Topping:
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
4 cloves minced garlic
1 pinch cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander seed
salt, to taste
3 cups whole wheat bread crumbs
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves

2 pounds firm white fish fillets
2 medium, chopped tomatoes
2 cloves minced garlic
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup (juice of 2 lemons) lemon juice
to taste salt and pepper
lemon wedges

Heat the olive oil in a heavy skillet. Add the garlic and let it sizzle for a
minute. Add the cayenne, cumin, coriander and salt to taste. Stir for a minute
more..DON'T LET SPICES BURN. Add the bread crumbs and stir so that they are
blended with the spices and coated with the oil. Continue to saute, breaking up
any lumps, until the bread crumbs are golden and crisp. Add the chopped basil
and toss for another minute. Remove from the heat and reserve.
Rinse the fish fillets in cold water, pat them dry with paper towels, and place
them skin side down on an oiled baking dish. Spread the chopped tomatoes evenly
over the fish. Sprinkle on the garlic, parsley and then the lemon juice. Add a
little salt and pepper. Top with the seasoned bread crumbs, completely covering
the fish.
Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes, until fish flakes easily
with a fork. Garnish with lemon wedges
Makes 4 servings.
Calories 461, Carbs 8 g, Fiber 1 g.

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