Description
A delightful and easy-to-make Mediterranean baked fish recipe that is bursting with flavors of lemon, garlic, and Mediterranean herbs. This dish is a perfect choice for a healthy and flavorful dinner option.
Ingredients
Scale
Fish:
- 4 white fish fillets (such as cod, halibut, or tilapia)
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Vegetables:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- ½ cup Kalamata olives (pitted and halved)
- ¼ cup red onion (thinly sliced)
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the fish: Pat the fish fillets dry and place them in a lightly greased baking dish.
- Make the seasoning: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, oregano, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Season the fish: Pour the seasoning mixture evenly over the fish fillets.
- Add vegetables: Scatter the cherry tomatoes, olives, and red onion around the fish.
- Bake: Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is cooked through.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with couscous, rice, or roasted vegetables.
- Use firm white fish for best results.
- Add capers or artichoke hearts for extra Mediterranean flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
