INGREDIENTS
1 ½ lbs. black drum, cut in serving pieces
1 large onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 TBSP. olive oil
2 TBSP. butter
3 cups canned tomatoes
1 bay leaf
2 cloves
½ tsp. thyme
Salt and pepper
2 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. lemon juice
DIRECTIONS
Saute onion and garlic in the oil and butter until they are tender but not brown.
Add the tomatoes, bay leaf, cloves, thyme, salt and pepper, sugar and lemon juice; simmer for 30 minutes, until the sauce is reduced and slightly thickened.
Place the pieces of drum in an oiled casserole and cover with the hot tomato sauce.
Cover and bake in a 450 degree oven for 13 minutes per inch of thickness of the drum pieces.
Serves 4.
