Description
This Easy Mediterranean Baked Fish recipe is a simple and flavorful dish perfect for a quick and healthy dinner. Flaky white fish is baked with cherry tomatoes, olives, capers, and a blend of Mediterranean herbs for a burst of fresh flavors.
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 basil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Toppings:
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Prepare the Fish: Place the fish fillets in the dish and drizzle with olive oil. In a small bowl, mix garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper, then sprinkle over the fish.
- Add Toppings: Top the fish with cherry tomatoes, red onion, olives, and capers. Drizzle with lemon juice.
- Bake: Bake for 15–20 minutes until the fish flakes easily. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice, couscous, or crusty bread to soak up the flavorful juices.
- For extra brightness, add lemon zest or a few sliced artichoke hearts before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
