Description
This Mediterranean Baked Fish recipe combines tender white fish fillets with a flavorful mix of olives, tomatoes, peppers, and aromatic herbs. Baked to perfection, this dish is bursting with Mediterranean flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 lbs white fish fillets (like cod, halibut, or tilapia)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium red onion, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
- 1 tablespoon capers (optional)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the Fish: Place the fish fillets in a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Prepare the Vegetables: In a bowl, combine the onion, garlic, bell peppers, tomatoes, olives, capers, lemon juice, lemon zest, and oregano. Mix well.
- Assemble: Spread the vegetable mixture over the fish fillets.
- Bake: Cover the dish with foil and bake for about 20-25 minutes or until the fish is cooked through.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- You can customize the vegetables based on your preferences.
- Adjust the seasoning according to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with vegetables
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
Keywords: Mediterranean recipe, Baked Fish, Healthy dinner