Greek-Style Fish with Yogurt and Lemon

Name: Greek-Style Fish with Yogurt and Lemon
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Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb. piece skinless thick, white flaky fish, such as halibut, cod, or mahimahi; olive oil; salt and pepper; 1 large lemon, thinly sliced; 1/2 c. Greek yogurt; Handful of fresh dill, roughly chopped

By Kathy Brennan & Caroline CampionPublished: Jan 27, 2014

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This is a dish Caroline came up with when she couldn't resist buying some pristine halibut while vacationing in Maine. She was staying in a little rental cottage where the ingredients on hand were limited. But with good olive oil lugged from home, sprigs of dill pilfered from a neighbor's garden, some yogurt left over from breakfast, and one lemon, a Greek-style dish was born. Her inspiration? It's possible she had just watched Mamma Mia! for the millionth time. . . .

She now makes the dish regularly, using whatever large piece of thick white, flaky fish is freshest (individual 6-ounce skinless fillets can be used as well, although they will cook a little faster), and likes to serve it over orzo tossed with olive oil, salt, pepper, and sometimes a handful of feta. The flavors pair wonderfully and the pasta soaks up all the lemony juices.

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Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. piece skinless thick, white flaky fish, such as halibut, cod, or mahimahi
olive oil
salt and pepper
1 large lemon, thinly sliced
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
Handful of fresh dill, roughly chopped

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 450 degrees F, with a rack in middle position. Lightly coat fish with oil, season with salt and pepper, and arrange skinned-side down on a sheet pan (lined with foil for easier cleanup, if you like). Top the fish with lemon slices, drizzle with a little more oil, then roast until just cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes.
2. Step 2Use a spatula to cut and serve fish directly from pan onto plates. Spoon any pan juices over top, then squeeze on juice from roasted lemon slices, taking care not to burn your hands and to remove any seeds. Top fish with a sprinkle of salt, 1 or 2 spoonfuls of the yogurt, some dill, and drizzle with olive oil. You can also let people help themselves to toppings at the table.
  
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