Baked Orange Roughy Recipe - Baked Fish

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Orange roughy is a very popular fish and used extensively in the states as well as all over the world. Baked fish recipes are great simply because they are simple to prepare, once they go into the oven much of the work is done. Baked fish can be served with boiled baby potatoes or rice for a complete meal. The following orange roughy recipe is no exception and quite easy to prepare. Filled with sauted spinach and roasted red bell peppers this recipe packs a punch in the flavor department!

Orange Roughy Florentine With Roasted Sweet Peppers:

4 Orange roughy fillets (6 ounces each)
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon dry basil leaves
pinch of salt
pinch of ground black pepper
paprika to color

Spinach Mixture:

2 cups of frozen spinach (thawed and drained)
1/2 cup of roasted red bell peppers (julienne)
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
1 tablespoon fresh minced basil
pinch of ground black pepper
pinch of salt

Prepare the spinach stuffing:

Thaw the spinach and drain very well. Combine the spinach with all remaining ingredients except the orange roughy. Mix well in a stainless steel bowl making sure that all ingredients are evenly mixed. Divide the spinach mixture into four parts and shape them into a ball.

Next wrap the orange roughy filets around the spinach and place them in a oiled glass baking dish that is 2 inches high. Season the outside of the fish with the basil, salt, pepper and paprika to color. Drizzle with the extra virgin olive oil and place in a preheated oven (325 degrees) for approximately 15 to 18 minutes. * Better yet remove the fish once it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees. Do not over cook the fish or it will become dry.

Serves 4
Recipe by Brian Johnson

Posted in Seafood & Fish Recipes