Baked Redfish with Tomato Sauce - from Dot Benge, and Isleno Descendant

Ingredients

One two- to three-pound 1 redfish, dressed and left whole
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 vine-ripened tomatoes, diced
2 green bell peppers, seeded and chopped
1 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
One-half cup water

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

Rub the redfish with the oil and place in a large baking pan. Cut several slits in the top half of the fish and bake for 40 to 45 minutes. In the meantime make the tomato sauce. In a large saucepan combine the tomatoes, bell peppers, onion, garlic, and water and bring to a boil. Simmer, covered, for 30 minutes. Pour the sauce over the redfish and bake 5 minutes.

Makes 4 to 6 servings