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Mediterranean Baked Fish

Mediterranean Baked Fish


  • Author: OliviaBennett

Description

Sunshine on a plate: healthy, flavorful, and ready in under 30 minutes!

Tender white fish fillets on a bed of roasted cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, red onion, and Kalamata olives, finished with garlic, lemon, and fresh herbs. Minimal effort, maximum flavor.


Ingredients

Scale

Fish & Seasoning:

  • 4 white fish fillets (cod, halibut, snapper; ~6 oz each)

  • 2 tbsp olive oil, divided

  • Juice & zest of 1 lemon

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 tsp dried oregano

  • ½ tsp smoked paprika

  • Salt & black pepper, to taste

Vegetable Bed:

  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced

  • 1 bell pepper, sliced (red or yellow preferred)

  • ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted

  • 2 tbsp capers (optional)

  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley or basil, chopped


Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: 400°F (200°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment or lightly oil it.

  2. Prepare Vegetables: Toss cherry tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, olives, capers (if using) with 1 tbsp olive oil, half the oregano, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly in the dish.

  3. Season Fish: Pat fillets dry. Rub with 1 tbsp olive oil, lemon zest, minced garlic, smoked paprika, remaining oregano, salt, and pepper.

  4. Assemble & Bake: Place fish on top of vegetables. Squeeze lemon juice over everything. Bake uncovered 15–18 min, until fish flakes easily and vegetables are softened.

  5. Finish: Sprinkle with fresh parsley or basil before serving.

Notes

  • Frozen Fish: Thaw overnight, pat dry, adjust cooking time slightly.

  • Extra Flavor: Sprinkle feta over vegetables for the last 5 min.

  • Heat: Add red pepper flakes or sliced pepperoncini.

  • Herb Swap: Fresh dill instead of oregano for a lemony, grassy punch.

  • Seafood Feast: Add shrimp or mussels in the last 8–10 min of baking.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 320 cal Per Serving
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Fat: 14g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 32g