Description
Mediterranean Baked Fish is a vibrant and flavorful dish that showcases the best of Mediterranean cuisine. This recipe combines flaky white fish with an array of colorful vegetables, fresh herbs, and zesty citrus, making it perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests. With its simplicity and healthy ingredients, this dish delivers a delightful taste experience without requiring extensive cooking skills. In just a few easy steps, you can create a meal that looks as good as it tastes. Serve it warm with crusty bread or a fresh salad for a complete and satisfying dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 whole fish fillets (snapper or cod)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion (sliced)
- 1 bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 zucchini (sliced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill (chopped)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- Pat fish fillets dry and season with salt, pepper, and oregano.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onions in olive oil until translucent; add bell pepper and zucchini until tender; stir in garlic.
- Spread sautéed vegetables in the baking dish, place fish on top, scatter tomatoes, parsley, and dill over the fish, drizzle with lemon juice and zest.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes; then remove foil and bake for an additional 5–10 minutes until fish flakes easily.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg