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Mediterranean Baked Fish

Mediterranean Baked Fish Recipe

This Mediterranean Baked Fish is the perfect blend of fresh herbs, juicy tomatoes, briny olives, and zesty lemon, all wrapped around tender white fish. It’s easy, healthy, and bursting with flavor — the ideal weeknight meal or dinner party main.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds white fish fillets like cod, halibut, or sea bass
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup black olives pitted and sliced
  • 1/2 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 lemon thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Prepare the Fish: Pat the fish dry and rub both sides lightly with olive oil.
  3. Season the Fish: In a small bowl, mix garlic, oregano, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub this mixture onto both sides of the fish.
  4. Arrange in Baking Dish: Place seasoned fillets in a baking dish. Surround with cherry tomatoes, olives, and red onion slices. Lay lemon slices on top of the fish.
  5. Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and let rest a couple of minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Use Fresh Herbs: Fresh parsley and oregano can add extra vibrance to the dish.
  • Marinate First: Let fish sit with seasoning for 15–30 minutes before baking for deeper flavor.
  • Don’t Overbake: Check doneness at the 20-minute mark to avoid dry fish.
  • Add Feta (Optional): Crumbled feta cheese adds a creamy, salty touch.
  • Flavor Boost: Capers or sun-dried tomatoes are great add-ins for tang.