Description
Discover the vibrant flavors of Mediterranean Baked Fish, a healthy and easy dish perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 fillets white fish (such as cod or halibut)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 whole lemon, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 zucchini, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano (or fresh oregano)
- 1 teaspoon paprika (smoked paprika recommended)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Grease a baking dish with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
3. Layer the cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, and zucchini in the baking dish.
4. Drizzle the vegetables with olive oil, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper, and toss gently.
5. Lay the white fish fillets atop the seasoned vegetables.
6. Place lemon slices over the fish fillets.
7. Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the dish.
8. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20–25 minutes.
9. Optionally uncover and broil for an additional 5–10 minutes for a slightly crispy finish.
10. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
This dish can be easily customized by substituting different white fish such as tilapia, haddock, or sea bass.
You can also swap or add vegetables like red onion, olives, or artichokes for extra Mediterranean flavor.
Serve with rice, couscous, or crusty bread to make it a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg