Mediterranean Baked Fish
Mediterranean Baked Fish is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of the Mediterranean to your dinner table. Perfect for family gatherings or casual weeknight meals, this recipe features tender fish fillets topped with a medley of fresh vegetables and herbs. The combination of lemon, garlic, and olive oil infuses the dish with zesty flavors while keeping it healthy and nutritious. With its impressive presentation and simple preparation steps, you’ll have a delicious meal ready in no time. Serve it alongside crusty bread or a refreshing salad for a complete culinary experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 whole fish fillets (snapper or cod)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion (sliced)
- 1 bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 zucchini (sliced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- Fresh parsley and dill (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- Season the fish fillets with salt, black pepper, and oregano on both sides.
- Sauté sliced onions in olive oil until translucent, then add bell pepper and zucchini until just tender. Stir in minced garlic.
- Spread sautéed vegetables in the baking dish, then place seasoned fish fillets on top.
- Scatter cherry tomatoes, parsley, dill, lemon juice, and zest over the fish.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 5–10 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Let cool briefly before serving with extra herbs and lemon wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg