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Easy Mediterranean Baked Fish

This Easy Mediterranean Baked Fish is a vibrant and wholesome dish that brings the bold flavors of the Mediterranean straight to your table. Tender fish fillets are marinated with fresh herbs, lemon, garlic, and a touch of sweet chili sauce, then baked alongside juicy cherry tomatoes, olives, onions, and zucchini. Everything roasts together in one dish, making this not only delicious and aromatic but also simple and convenient. It’s a fresh, nutritious dinner you can pull together any night of the week.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish:
  • 2 fish fillets such as cod, tilapia, or haddock
  • 6 sprigs thyme chopped
  • 3 sprigs rosemary chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons parsley chopped or dried
  • 4 garlic cloves minced or 2 teaspoons garlic paste
  • 1 teaspoon basil chopped (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
For the Veggies:
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup pitted olives
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 zucchini diced

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Oven-safe baking dish
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Spoon or brush for marinating
  • Mixing bowl for vegetables

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a small bowl, combine thyme, rosemary, oregano, parsley, garlic, basil (if using), lemon zest, lemon juice, sweet chili sauce, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Mix well to form a marinade.
  3. Place the fish fillets in an oven-safe baking dish. Pour the marinade over the fillets and coat evenly. Let sit for 10–15 minutes to marinate.
  4. In another bowl, toss cherry tomatoes, olives, onion, and zucchini with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  5. Spread the marinated fish in the baking dish. Scatter the vegetable mixture around the fish.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until the fish is flaky and vegetables are tender.
  7. Serve hot with the roasted vegetables, garnished with extra parsley or a wedge of lemon.

Notes

  1. You can use any firm white fish fillets like cod, halibut, or sea bass.
  2. Substitute the sweet chili sauce with harissa or sun-dried tomato paste for a twist.
  3. To keep things low-carb, serve with cauliflower rice instead of bread or pasta.
  4. For extra richness, add a few crumbles of feta cheese just before serving.
  5. This dish pairs beautifully with warm pita or a light couscous salad.