Heli Spetziotiko (Eel Spetzes-Style)

Yield: 4 Servings
Categories: Greek, Ethnic, Main Dishes, Seafood
2tbOlive oil
2lbEel; (moray, conger, OR freshwaterer), dressed, cut into 2-1/2" thick pcs.
1/2lbOnions; roughly chopped
Sun-dried tomatoes (in oil) snipped up & soaked in:
2tbBoiling water; -OR-
1tb-Tomato paste instead
3/4lbTomatoes
DIVIDER-- skinned, seeded & chopped
1/2tsHoney
1tbFresh thyme; -OR-
1/2ts-Greek "Mountain" thyme
1Bay leaf; crumbled
1Lemon; zested
1tsLemon juice
2Garlic cloves; minced
1cFinely chopped parsley
DIVIDER-- (flat-leaf type)
1tbFinely chopped fresh mint
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2lbFeta cheese, crumbled
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