Roasted Cod on Large Garlic Croutons

By suzygav

Ingredients

• 1 pound plum tomatoes, cored, diced
• 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
• 5 anchovy fillets, minced
• 3 large garlic cloves (2 minced, 1 halved)
• 4 7- to 8-ounce cod fillets or other white fish fillets (such as halibut; about 1 inch thick)
• 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 4 1/2 -inch-thick slices country white bread
• 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 475°F. Combine first 3 ingredients in large bowl. Add minced garlic and stir to blend. Season tomato mixture to taste with salt and pepper.
Arrange fish on rimmed baking sheet. Brush both sides with 2 tablespoons oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast until just opaque in center, about 8 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add tomato mixture. Cook until tomatoes soften and sauce thickens, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
Toast bread; rub 1 side with cut side of halved garlic. Top with tomato sauce, basil leaves, fish, and more sauce.