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Mediterranean Baked Fish
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Mediterranean Baked Fish

This Mediterranean Baked Fish is an easy and elegant dish featuring tender fish fillets topped with juicy tomatoes, briny olives, fresh herbs, and a splash of lemon. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s a light and healthy weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 white fish fillets such as cod, halibut, or tilapia
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • ½ cup pitted Kalamata olives halved
  • 2 tablespoons capers optional
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley or basil chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Preheat Oven:
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Prepare Baking Dish:
  1. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the bottom of a baking dish. Arrange the fish fillets in a single layer.
Assemble Topping:
  1. In a bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, olives, capers (if using), garlic, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Drizzle in the remaining olive oil and lemon juice; toss to coat.
Bake:
  1. Spoon the tomato and olive mixture evenly over the fish fillets.
  2. Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Serve:
  1. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve with crusty bread, rice, or a light salad.

Notes

  • Any mild white fish will work well in this recipe.
  • Adjust the toppings to your liking — add sliced red onion or roasted bell peppers for more flavor.
  • For a spicy kick, sprinkle with red pepper flakes before baking.