Mediterranean Baked Fish
If you’re yearning for a taste of the Mediterranean, this Mediterranean Baked Fish recipe is your ticket to an unforgettable dining experience. Featuring succulent fish fillets layered with vibrant vegetables and aromatic herbs, this dish effortlessly combines flavor and nutrition. With its easy preparation and impressive presentation, it transforms any weeknight dinner into a delightful culinary journey. Perfect for busy evenings or gatherings with friends, each bite offers a burst of coastal charm that will leave everyone wanting more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs white fish fillets (cod, halibut, or tilapia)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium red onion, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix onions, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, garlic, olives, olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper until well coated.
- Spread the veggie mixture in the baking dish and place the fish fillets on top. Squeeze lemon juice over the fish and season with lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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