Description
A light and vibrant Mediterranean-Style Baked White Fish featuring tender fillets baked with olive oil, garlic, lemon, herbs, juicy tomatoes, and briny olives. This wholesome dish is fresh, flavorful, and ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 4 white fish fillets (such as cod, halibut, or tilapia)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/3 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- Arrange fish fillets in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, oregano, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the mixture evenly over the fish.
- Scatter cherry tomatoes and sliced olives around and over the fillets.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is opaque throughout.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Add red onion, capers, or red pepper flakes for extra flavor.
- Layer zucchini or bell peppers under the fish for added vegetables.
- Crumbled feta can be added just before serving for richness.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently in the oven to prevent drying out.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
