Mediterranean Baked Fish Recipe

Ingredients:

4 white fish fillets (cod, haddock, halibut, or sea bass)

3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 lemon (zest and juice

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1/3 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved

1 small red onion, thinly sliced

1 tsp dried oregano (or 1 tbsp fresh oregano)

Salt and pepper to tast

Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Optional: capers or sliced bell pepper for extra flavor Instructions:

Preheat Oven to 400°F (200°C).

Prepare the baking dish:

Drizzle 1 tbsp of olive oil over the bottom of a baking dish.

Arrange the fish fillets in a single layer.

Add toppings:

Scatter cherry tomatoes, olives, and red onion over and around the fish.

Sprinkle minced garlic, lemon zest, and oregano evenly on top.

Season:

Drizzle remaining olive oil and squeeze lemon juice over everything.

Add salt and pepper to taste.

Bake:

Bake uncovered for 15–20 minutes (depending on thickness), until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

Garnish:

Sprinkle fresh parsley before serving.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve over couscous, quinoa, or orzo.

Pair with a side salad (like Greek salad or arugula with lemon vinaigrette).

A glass of dry white wine complements it well.

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