Mediterranean Baked Fish
Mediterranean Baked Fish is a vibrant and flavorful dish that captures the essence of Mediterranean cuisine. Perfect for family gatherings, intimate dinners, or busy weeknights, this recipe combines tender fish fillets with an array of fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs. The result is a wholesome meal that’s not only easy to prepare but also visually stunning. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can bring the delightful flavors of the Mediterranean right to your table. Serve it with crusty bread or a refreshing salad for a satisfying dinner that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- 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 (chopped)
- Fresh dill (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- Season fish fillets with salt, pepper, and oregano.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat; sauté onions until translucent.
- Add bell pepper and zucchini; cook until just tender. Stir in garlic for one minute.
- Spread sautéed vegetables in the baking dish; place fish fillets on top.
- Scatter cherry tomatoes, parsley, dill, lemon juice, and zest over fish.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes; remove foil and bake for another 5-10 minutes until fish flakes easily.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg