Flat Belly - Roasted Monkfish w/Olives

By Treebs

From "Flat Belly Diet Cookbook", Enjoy!

Ingredients

• 2 bulbs fennel, each cut into 8 wedges
• 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
• 40 pitted nicoise olives (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 2 lg tomatoes, each cut into wedges
• 4 monkfish fillets (5 oz each)
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil (optional)

Details

Servings 4
Cooking time 50mins

Preparation

Step 1

1.) Preheat the oven to 400 degree F. Toss the fennel and 1 tbsp of the oil in a large baking sheet with sides. Roast for 25 minutes.

2.) Stir in the olives and tomatoes. Spread the vegetables to the sides of the pan and place the fish in the center. Brush the fish with the remaining 1 tbsp oil and sprinkle with the pepper.

3.) Roast for 12 to 15 minutes or until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Remove the fish to a large serving plate. Stir the basil, if using, into the vegetable mixture and serve along side the fish.