Description
This Easy Mediterranean Baked Fish recipe is a flavorful and healthy dish that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Tender white fish fillets are baked with a medley of Mediterranean ingredients for a delicious meal that is ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Fish:
- 4 white fish fillets (such as cod, halibut, or tilapia)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Toppings:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Prepare the fish: Pat the fish fillets dry and place them in the dish.
- Mix seasoning: In a small bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, oregano, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Brush over the fillets.
- Add toppings: Scatter tomatoes, olives, red onion, and capers over and around the fish. Drizzle with lemon juice.
- Bake: Bake for 15–18 minutes until fish is cooked and veggies are tender.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from oven, garnish with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Pairs well with rice, couscous, or roasted potatoes.
- For a colorful presentation, use a mix of red and yellow cherry tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
