Baked Flounder with Tomatoes and Basil

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Tomatoes and basil were meant to be together.  I love putting them together in the Garlic Pork with Tomato and Basil, or toss them together to make a simple and refreshing tomato salad.  This dish is just another way to bring these two lovely flavors together.  I found this recipe in Bon Appetit's September 2011 magazine.

Ingredients

1 pound very ripe tomatoes, cored, quartered (halved if small)

4 garlic cloves, minced

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil

Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

4 6-8-oz. boneless flounder fillets

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 425°. Toss first 5 ingredients in a large baking dish. Season with salt and pepper. Spread out in an even layer.
2. Bake tomato mixture for 5 minutes. Season fish with salt and pepper. Arrange fish in a single layer over tomato mixture. Roast fish with tomato mixture until fish just begins to flake, about 10 minutes.

Picture from: http://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/quick-recipes/2011/09/baked-flounder-with-tomatoes-and-basil