Spanish Herrings

Spanish Herrings 
Serves 4

Ingredients

• 4 whole cleaned herrings
• 1 tbsp lemon juice 
• 3 tbsp oil
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 500g / 1lb tomatoes, peeled & sliced
• 1 red pepper, deseeded & chopped
• ½ tsp oregano
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley
• 125ml / 4 fl oz white wine
• 185ml / 5 fl oz hot water

Method

1. Preheat oven to 170C / 325F / Gas 3.
2. Place fish in an ovenproof casserole dish, and sprinkle with salt, pepper and lemon juice.
3. Heat oil in a pan, add onions and garlic, sauté until soft. Add tomatoes and red pepper and stir for 4-5 mins; add remaining ingredients and season.
4. Bring to the boil and cook gently for 5 mins.
5. Pour mixture over the fish, cover and place in preheated oven for 30 mins.