Egyptian Style Baked Fish Saneya Semaak

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This was first prepared by my friends husband, it was so good, i had to know how he did it. I made as below, changed his recipe alittle bit but is so so yummy. The orange does not make it sweet at all, rather gives it a smooth beautiful taste. Enjoy!!

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Steps

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Spray a glass baking dish with a bit of non-stick cooking spray , or rub lightly with olive oil.

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Wash the fish well.

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Slice the fish into medium size slices.

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Not too thick or thin , up to you.

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Lay the fish slices in baking dish.

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Sprinkle generously with cumin , salt , pepper , old bay spice and add a bit of garlic , keep the rest for top later.

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Squeeze the juice of lemon over this.

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Take remaining garlic , jalapeno , celery leaves and cilantro , add a half teaspoon of cumin and pound into a paste , does not have to be totally paste , but put together and blend well , spread this over fish.

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Add all chopped vegetables , peppers , onions.

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Squeeze the juice of orange into baking dish , top with pats of butter.

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You may add a bit more seasoning to top if you like.

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Cover with foil and bake in oven at 350 degrees for approximately 45 minutes.

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Towards end of baking , you may uncover if you want to lessen juices or to brown , but just as good with juices , great over brown fish rice .

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Ingredients

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fish fillet, celery, fresh cilantro, onion, tomatoes, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, fresh garlic cloves, lemon, orange, cumin, salt & pepper, old bay seasoning, unsalted butter