Mediterranean Baked Fish
Mediterranean Baked Fish is a vibrant dish that brings the sunny flavors of the Mediterranean right to your dinner table. This recipe combines tender fish fillets with a medley of fresh vegetables, zesty lemon, and fragrant herbs, creating a nutritious meal that’s bursting with flavor. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this easy-to-make dish can be prepared in under 40 minutes, making it an excellent choice for busy weeknights. Serve it warm with crusty bread or a light salad for a well-rounded meal that will impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 whole fish fillets (snapper or cod)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 onion (sliced)
- 1 bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 zucchini (sliced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- Fresh parsley and dill (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- Season fish fillets with salt, black pepper, and dried oregano.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent, then add bell peppers and zucchini until tender. Stir in minced garlic.
- Spread sautéed vegetables in the baking dish and place seasoned fish on top.
- Add cherry tomatoes, parsley, dill, drizzle lemon juice, and sprinkle zest over fish.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes; remove foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until fish flakes easily.
- Let cool briefly before serving with extra herbs and lemon wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 80mg