Cod Fish with Spinach

This is also a traditional greek dish. It's a favourite in the Ionian islands and Western Greece.
It can be cooked with any kind of fish or you can alter the herbs according to what is available on season. What is more important is to cook with love for your family!

We'll need!
- 1 kg of fish, (cod, perch or even sea-bass) in small portions
- 1 medium dry onion, finely chopped
- 1 kg of spinach leaves, roughly chopped
- 1 bunch of spring onions, chopped
- 1 bunch of fresh dill, chopped
- Any kind of aromatic fresh herbs that you like, finely chopped, such as parsley, cherville, chives or even finochio.
- 2-3 bay leaves
- 2-3 finely chopped tomatoes or 1 tin can tomato juice
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil (Greek is the best, by far)
- salt (be careful, if you use salted cod) and pepper.

Preheat the oven at 200 C. Put half the oil in a frying pan and add the onion. Stir fry for a couple minutes, then add the herbs and finally the spinach. Stir fry until soft, then add the tomato and the bay leaves. Season carefully and take off the heat. (1)
Use the rest of olive oil to cover a baking dish, place the fish inside, season with salt and pepper carefully, and pour the spinach mixture around  and over the fish. Put it in the oven until it is cooked, for about 15-20 minutes. Serve with crunchy fresh bread and don't be afraid to dip in the sauce!!!! Enjoy!

(1) For a vegetarian version of this dish, add a cup of rice in the spinach mixture and 4 cups of warm water, then let it simmer until the rice is cooked! You will have the greek style spinach risotto, called "spanakorizo".
Sprinkle with feta cheese, if you like the taste!