Mediterranean Baked Fish

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🇬🇷🐟 Mediterranean Baked Fish

A vibrant, juicy baked fish dish layered with tomatoes, olives, garlic, olive oil, and fresh herbs. Works with cod, halibut, sea bass, or any mild white fish.

⭐ Ingredients (Serves 2)

Fish & Vegetables

  • 2 white fish fillets (cod, halibut, or sea bass)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (red and yellow), halved
  • ¼ cup black olives (Kalamata or other), halved
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

Seasonings & Extras

  • 2–3 tbsp olive oil
  • Juice of ½ lemon + extra slices
  • 1 tsp dried oregano (or Italian seasoning)
  • ¼ tsp paprika (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley or basil, chopped (for serving)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prep the Oven

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Prepare the Baking Dish

  1. Drizzle 1 tbsp olive oil in a small baking dish.
  2. Scatter in:
    • Cherry tomatoes
    • Black olives
    • Minced garlic
  3. Season with salt, pepper, and half the oregano.
  4. Toss to coat.

3. Add the Fish

  1. Place the fish fillets on top of the tomato mixture.
  2. Drizzle remaining olive oil over fish.
  3. Squeeze lemon juice over the fillets.
  4. Sprinkle with remaining oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  5. Add a few lemon slices around the fish (optional).

4. Bake

  • Bake 12–16 minutes, depending on thickness of fish:
    • Thin fillets: ~12 minutes
    • Thicker cod/halibut: ~15–16 minutes
  • Fish is done when it flakes easily with a fork.

5. Finish

  • Spoon the warm tomato-olive-garlic juices over the fish.
  • Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or basil.

🍽️ Serve With

  • Rice pilaf
  • Couscous or quinoa
  • Crusty bread
  • Roasted potatoes
  • A Greek salad

⭐ Tips

  • Add capers for extra briny flavor.
  • Add artichoke hearts or thin-sliced red onion to the dish.
  • If you prefer a richer sauce, add 2 tbsp white wine before baking.

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