Description
This Mediterranean baked fish is an easy one-pan dinner with juicy white fish, tomatoes, olives, lemon, garlic, and herbs. Ready in under 30 minutes and packed with fresh flavor.
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds white fish fillets (cod, halibut, snapper)
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 small red onion, sliced
1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted
2 tablespoons capers
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 lemon, sliced
1/4 cup white wine or broth (optional)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly oil a baking dish.
Pat fish dry and season with salt and pepper.
Add tomatoes, onion, olives, and capers to the dish.
Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, herbs, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Pour over vegetables and toss.
Place fish on top and add lemon slices.
Pour wine or broth around fish.
Bake for 12–18 minutes until fish flakes easily.
Rest 5 minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
Do not overcook fish to keep it moist.
Use fresh herbs for best flavor.
Serve with rice, couscous, or crusty bread.
Great for meal prep (1–2 days refrigerated).