Mediterranean Baked Fish: 5 Easy Recipes for Healthy Dinners
A light and healthy Mediterranean baked fish dish featuring tender white fish roasted with olive oil, lemon, garlic, tomatoes, olives, and aromatic herbs for an easy, flavorful dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 18 mins
- Total Time: 28 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 white fish fillets (cod, haddock, or tilapia)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/3 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or dill for garnish
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2. Place fish fillets in a lightly greased baking dish.
- 3. Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the fish.
- 4. Season with garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- 5. Scatter cherry tomatoes and olives around the fish.
- 6. Top with lemon slices.
- 7. Bake uncovered for 15–18 minutes until fish flakes easily with a fork.
- 8. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve warm.
Notes
- Serve with rice, quinoa, or roasted vegetables.
- Add capers for extra Mediterranean flavor.
- Leftovers store well refrigerated for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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