Description
This Mediterranean Baked Fish recipe is a delightful combination of white fish fillets, cherry tomatoes, olives, and aromatic herbs, all baked to perfection. A healthy and flavorful dish that’s easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Fish:
- 4 white fish fillets (such as cod, halibut, or tilapia, about 6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon (zested and sliced)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Tomato Mixture:
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives (pitted and halved)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- Optional: crumbled feta cheese for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare fish: Pat the fish fillets dry and place in a lightly greased baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil, lemon zest, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Make tomato mixture: In a bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, red onion, olives, and garlic. Spread the mixture around and on top of the fish. Add lemon slices.
- Bake: Bake for 15–20 minutes until fish flakes easily. Garnish with parsley and feta before serving.
Notes
- Use firm white fish for best texture.
- Marinate fish in lemon juice and garlic for extra flavor.
- Add capers or artichoke hearts for more Mediterranean flair.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
