Description
Mediterranean Baked Fish is a vibrant and healthy dish that captures the essence of Mediterranean cuisine. Fresh fish fillets are baked with colorful bell peppers, sweet cherry tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and zesty lemon juice, delivering a quick and easy meal bursting with flavor. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, this delightful recipe can be paired with a side of rice or a fresh salad for a wholesome dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6 oz) fresh cod or tilapia fillets
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (mixed colors)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray or olive oil.
- Wash the cherry tomatoes and bell peppers; slice bell peppers into strips.
- Arrange the fish fillets in the center of the baking dish. Scatter the halved cherry tomatoes and sliced bell peppers around the fish.
- Sprinkle minced garlic over the fish and vegetables. Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil, then season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve hot, drizzled with juices from the baking dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with vegetables (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg