Description
This Mediterranean Baked Fish Delight is a flavorful and healthy dish that features tender white fish fillets baked to perfection with a medley of fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs. Easy to prepare and perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasion.
Ingredients
White Fish Fillets:
4 fillets (such as cod, halibut, or tilapia)
Olive Oil:
2 tablespoons
Lemon:
1, thinly sliced
Cherry Tomatoes:
1 pint, halved
Kalamata Olives:
1/2 cup, pitted and halved
Red Onion:
1/4 cup, thinly sliced
Garlic:
3 cloves, minced
Dried Oregano:
1 teaspoon
Dried Thyme:
1/2 teaspoon
Salt and Black Pepper:
to taste
Fresh Parsley:
for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- Prepare the Fish: Arrange the fish fillets in a single layer in the baking dish. Season both sides with salt, pepper, oregano, and thyme.
- Add Vegetables: Scatter cherry tomatoes, olives, red onion, and garlic around and over the fish. Place lemon slices on top of each fillet.
- Bake: Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the dish. Bake for 15–18 minutes until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve with your choice of accompaniment.
Notes
- This dish is versatile and can be customized with artichoke hearts, capers, or feta cheese for added flavor.
- For a complete meal, serve with rice, couscous, or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with vegetables
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
