Mediterranean Baked Fish
This Mediterranean Baked Fish recipe features flaky white fish baked with vibrant Mediterranean flavors like tomatoes, olives, capers, and herbs. It's a healthy, flavorful, and naturally gluten-free dish perfect for a weeknight dinner.
45 min
Total Time
4
Servings
easy
Difficulty
15 min
Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
45 min
Total Time
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs White fish fillets (cod, haddock, or sea bass)
- 1 pint Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives (pitted and halved)
- 2 tablespoons Capers (drained)
- 0.5 Red onion (thinly sliced)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh oregano (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 Lemon (sliced)
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.25 cup Dry white wine (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Gluten-free breadcrumbs (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- 2
Arrange the sliced red onion in the bottom of the baking dish.
- 3
Place the fish fillets on top of the red onion.
- 4
In a bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, olives, capers, minced garlic, oregano, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- 5
Spoon the tomato mixture evenly over the fish fillets.
- 6
Drizzle with olive oil and white wine (if using).
- 7
Arrange lemon slices around the fish.
- 8
Sprinkle gluten-free breadcrumbs over the fish (optional).
- 9
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- 10
Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the fish before serving.
Tips & Notes
- •Use parchment paper to line the baking dish for easier cleanup.
- •For extra flavor, marinate the fish in lemon juice, olive oil, and herbs for 30 minutes before baking.
- •Serve with quinoa, rice, or a simple salad for a complete meal.
Recipe Variations
- →Try adding different herbs for variety.
- →Substitute ingredients based on dietary needs.