Description
Mediterranean Baked Fish is a delightful dish that brings the essence of the Mediterranean to your table. Featuring flaky white fish, vibrant cherry tomatoes, and briny olives, this recipe bursts with fresh flavors. Drizzled with olive oil and lemon juice, it’s simple yet elegant, perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. Serve it alongside crusty bread or a light salad for a satisfying meal that promotes health and well-being.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6 oz) fresh white fish fillets (cod, haddock, or tilapia)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, olives, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until well coated.
- Place fish fillets in the baking dish; drizzle with lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
- Spread vegetable mixture evenly over the fish. Top with chopped parsley.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until fish flakes easily with a fork (145°F internal temperature).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fish fillet with vegetable topping (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg