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Mediterranean Baked Fish

Mediterranean Baked Fish

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This Mediterranean Baked Fish is light, fresh, and full of flavor. Tender fish fillets are baked over a bed of sautéed vegetables, then topped with herbs, lemon, and cherry tomatoes. A wholesome dish that brings sunshine to your dinner table in under an hour.

  • Total Time: 54 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 4 whole fish fillets (snapper, cod, or similar)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 zucchini, sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
  3. Pat fish fillets dry and season with salt, black pepper, and oregano.
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet. Sauté onions until translucent, then add bell pepper and zucchini. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute.
  5. Spread sautéed vegetables in the prepared baking dish. Place fish fillets on top.
  6. Add cherry tomatoes, parsley, dill, lemon juice, and zest over fish.
  7. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  8. Uncover and bake another 5–10 minutes, until fish flakes easily with a fork.
  9. Serve warm, garnished with herbs and lemon wedges.

Notes

Pairs beautifully with a simple green salad or crusty bread to soak up the juices.

  • Author: lily
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean