Mediterranean-Style Snapper

Directions

1. 1
   Peel garlic cloves.
2. 2
   With side of wide knife smash garlic.
3. 3
   For cooking oil, drain 1 tablespoon oil from dried tomatoes; heat the oil in extra-large skillet.
4. 4
   Add tomatoes, olives, and garlic to hot oil.
5. 5
   Cook 2 to 3 minutes, until garlic is golden.
6. 6
   Use slotted spoon to remove tomato-olive mixture.
7. 7
   Reserve oil in skillet to cook fish.
8. 8
   Set aside tomato-olive mixture.
9. 9
   Rinse and pat dry fish.
10. 10
    Season with salt and pepper.
11. 11
    Cook fish, skin side down, in hot oil 4 to 6 minutes for each 1/2 inch thickness of fish or until skin is golden and crisp and fish flakes easily when tested with a fork, turning once halfway through cooking.
12. 12
    Remove skin, if desired.
13. 13
    To serve, top fish with tomato-olive mixture, cheese, fresh oregano, and pepperoncini.