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Mediterranean Baked Fish Recipe

Mediterranean Baked Fish Recipe: A Flavorful Escape Tonight

This Mediterranean Baked Fish Recipe is a quick and nutritious option, featuring fresh ingredients for a delicious dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 4 fillets white fish (cod, haddock, or tilapia)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil plus more for drizzling
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives pitted
  • 1/2 medium red onion sliced
  • 1 medium lemon sliced
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease your baking dish with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
  2. Place fish fillets in the greased baking dish. Drizzle remaining olive oil over fillets and season with salt, black pepper, oregano, and thyme.
  3. Spread cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, minced garlic, and sliced red onion over the seasoned fish.
  4. Lay fresh lemon slices over the fish and sprinkle with red pepper flakes if desired.
  5. Bake uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  6. Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with a light Mediterranean Potato Salad for an additional side dish.

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