Ingredients

2 pounds grouper fillets

4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided

salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1 clove garlic, minced

1 pound cherry tomatoes, halved

black olives (may substitute Kalamata olives) to taste

8 medium fresh basil leaves, julienned

Preparation

PREHEAT oven to 400º. CUT grouper into very thin slices using a very sharp knife. Place in a large baking pan. Drizzle with half the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. HEAT remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until golden yellow. Add tomatoes and cook 4 to 6 minutes or until tomatoes are soft and mushy. Add black olives. BAKE grouper for 4 to 6 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. POUR tomato mixture evenly over fish. Garnish with fresh basil and additional olive oil if desired.