Description
Mediterranean Baked Fish is a vibrant and healthy dish that captures the essence of Mediterranean cuisine. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe features tender fish fillets topped with a medley of sautéed vegetables, aromatic herbs, and a zesty lemon dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 whole fish fillets (such as 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
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- Season both sides of the fish fillets with salt, black pepper, and dried oregano.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté sliced onions in olive oil until translucent. Add bell pepper and zucchini; cook until tender. Stir in minced garlic for an additional minute.
- Spread sautéed vegetables in the bottom of the baking dish and place seasoned fish fillets on top.
- Scatter cherry tomatoes, parsley, and dill over the fish; drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle lemon zest.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the fish flakes easily.
- Let cool slightly before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg