Ingredients

3 tbsp. olive oil

2 small yellow onions, peeled and cut into sixths

1 green bell pepper, seeded, cored, and cut into strips

3⁄4 cup canned crushed tomatoes

5 tbsp. tomato paste

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 lbs. skinless grouper filet, cut into 3" pieces

1 tsp. lemon pepper

2-3 pinches cayenne

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 350°. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and peppers, and cook, stirring often, until soft, about 10 minutes.

  2. Stir in tomatoes and tomato paste, cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, stirring often, until onions are very soft, about 15 minutes. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.

  3. Put grouper into a medium baking dish. Season with lemon pepper, cayenne, and salt to taste. Add sauce and bake until fish is cooked through, 20-25 minutes.