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Mediterranean Baked Fish with Herbs and Lemon: A Quick & Flavorful Weeknight Masterpiece

The most flavorful Mediterranean baked fish you'll ever make - perfectly seasoned white fish fillets baked with fresh herbs, cherry tomatoes, and Mediterranean olives in a zesty lemon-olive oil sauce that captures the essence of coastal Mediterranean cooking and weeknight convenience.

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Expert Tips for Perfect Mediterranean Baked Fish

Essential Ingredients Selection

Creating Your Masterpiece

Perfect Fish Preparation:
Begin by selecting ideal white fish fillets and preparing them properly to ensure flaky texture and optimal flavor absorption.
Vegetable Roasting Mastery:
Proper vegetable preparation and timing ensures perfectly roasted accompaniments that complement fish beautifully.
Mediterranean Seasoning Technique:
Careful herb blending creates aromatic mixture with authentic coastal notes that enhances fish and vegetables.
Baking Temperature Control:
Precise temperature and timing creates perfectly cooked fish with tender vegetables and concentrated flavors.
Coastal Assembly:
Proper arrangement and herb application transforms simple ingredients into elegant Mediterranean dish perfect for weeknights.
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The Art of Perfect Mediterranean Baked Fish

Perfect Fish Preparation
Begin by selecting ideal white fish fillets and preparing them properly to ensure flaky texture and optimal flavor absorption.
Vegetable Roasting Mastery
Proper vegetable preparation and timing ensures perfectly roasted accompaniments that complement fish beautifully.
Mediterranean Seasoning Technique
Careful herb blending creates aromatic mixture with authentic coastal notes that enhances fish and vegetables.
Baking Temperature Control
Precise temperature and timing creates perfectly cooked fish with tender vegetables and concentrated flavors.
Coastal Assembly
Proper arrangement and herb application transforms simple ingredients into elegant Mediterranean dish perfect for weeknights.
Expert Tips for Perfect Mediterranean Baked Fish
Fish Selection: Use thick, firm white fish fillets - they won't fall apart during baking and provide best texture.
Temperature Control: Don't overcook fish - it should flake easily but still be moist and tender inside.
Vegetable Timing: Cut vegetables uniformly so they cook evenly alongside fish without burning or undercooking.
Oil Quality: Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil for authentic Mediterranean flavor and proper browning.
Herb Balance: Fresh herbs added at end prevent burning while maintaining bright flavor and beautiful color.
Serving Temperature: Fish tastes best served immediately while hot and vegetables are perfectly roasted.
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Mediterranean Baked Fish with Herbs and Lemon: A Quick & Flavorful Weeknight Masterpiece

The most flavorful Mediterranean baked fish you'll ever make - perfectly seasoned white fish fillets baked with fresh herbs, cherry tomatoes, and Mediterranean olives in a zesty lemon-olive oil sauce that captures the essence of coastal Mediterranean cooking and weeknight convenience.

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Prep Time
15 Minutes
Cook Time
20 Minutes
Total Time
35 Minutes
Chef
JUE
Category
Main Dish
Difficulty
Easy
Cuisine
Mediterranean
Yield
4 servings
Dietary
Healthy
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Ingredients

Custard Cream
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4 white fish fillets (6 oz each) - cod, halibut, or sea bass
02
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
03
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
04
4 cloves garlic, minced
05
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
06
1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
07
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
08
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
09
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
10
1 tablespoon fresh oregano
11
1 teaspoon salt
12
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
13
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
14
For Mediterranean Herb Blend:
15
2 tablespoons olive oil
16
1 tablespoon lemon zest
17
2 teaspoons dried oregano
18
1 teaspoon dried basil
19
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
20
1/4 teaspoon paprika
21
Pinch of salt
22
Optional additions: capers
23
roasted red peppers
24
fresh basil leaves

Instructions

01
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and lightly oil a large baking dish or sheet pan.
02
Pat fish fillets completely dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
03
In large mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, and minced garlic until well blended.
04
Add cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, and sliced red onion to oil mixture, tossing to coat.
05
Arrange seasoned fish fillets in prepared baking dish, spacing them evenly for proper cooking.
06
Spoon tomato and olive mixture around and over fish fillets, distributing vegetables evenly.
07
Sprinkle fresh parsley, dill, and oregano over entire dish for authentic Mediterranean flavor.
08
Meanwhile, prepare herb blend by mixing all herb blend ingredients together until fragrant.
09
Drizzle herb blend over fish and vegetables, ensuring even coverage for maximum flavor.
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Bake for 15-20 minutes until fish flakes easily with fork and vegetables are tender.
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Add red pepper flakes during last 5 minutes of baking for gentle heat and color.
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Serve immediately while fish is flaky and vegetables are beautifully roasted and aromatic!