Description
This Mediterranean Baked Fish recipe features tender fish fillets marinated in a flavorful blend of fresh herbs, garlic, lemon, and sweet chili sauce, baked alongside a vibrant mix of cherry tomatoes, olives, onion, and zucchini. Perfect for a healthy and delicious meal that’s quick to prepare and packed with Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
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Fish and Marinade
- 2 Fish fillets
- 6 sprigs Thyme, chopped
- 3 sprigs Rosemary, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Oregano, dried
- 2 teaspoon 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 chilli sauce
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper
- ¼ cup Olive oil
Vegetables
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- ½ cup Olives, pitted
- 1 medium Onion, diced
- 1 Zucchini, diced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400℉ (200℃) and lightly grease or line a baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the marinade: In a medium bowl, combine chopped thyme, rosemary, dried oregano, parsley, minced garlic, chopped basil, lemon zest, lemon juice, sweet chilli sauce, salt, black pepper, and olive oil to form a flavorful marinade.
- Marinate the fish: Rub the marinade evenly over both sides of the fish fillets to fully coat them and infuse flavor.
- Coat the vegetables: Add the cherry tomatoes, pitted olives, diced onion, and zucchini to the remaining marinade in the bowl. Mix well to ensure the vegetables are evenly coated.
- Assemble in baking dish: Pour the marinated vegetables into the prepared baking dish and spread them out. Place the marinated fish fillets on top of the vegetables.
- Bake the fish: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake at 400℉ for about 15 minutes or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Rest and serve: Remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
- Use firm white fish fillets such as cod, halibut, or sea bass for best results.
- If you prefer a spicier dish, increase the amount of sweet chilli sauce or add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- The baking time may vary slightly depending on the thickness of your fish fillets; adjust accordingly.
- For added texture, sprinkle some toasted pine nuts on top before serving.
- Leftover fish and vegetables can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
