Description
A flavorful Mediterranean Baked Fish recipe that combines fresh fish fillets with cherry tomatoes, olives, and zesty lemon for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
- Fresh fish fillets: 4 fillets (about 150-200 grams each) of your choice, such as cod, halibut, or sea bass.
- Olive oil: 4 tablespoons.
- Garlic: 4 cloves, minced.
- Lemon: 1, juiced and zested.
- Cherry tomatoes: 1 cup, halved.
- Green olives: 1/2 cup, pitted and sliced.
- Capers: 2 tablespoons, rinsed.
- Fresh herbs: 1/4 cup, chopped (such as parsley, basil, or dill).
- Salt and black pepper: to taste.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Rinse the fish fillets under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Check for any pin bones and remove them.
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, and minced garlic to create a marinade.
- Drizzle the marinade over the fish fillets in a baking dish.
- Scatter halved cherry tomatoes, sliced olives, and capers around the fish.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to swap out the fish or add different vegetables based on availability.
- Marinating the fish for at least 30 minutes enhances the flavor.
- Serve with light side dishes like couscous or a green salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with vegetables
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Mediterranean, Baked Fish, Healthy Recipe, Easy Dinner