Mediterranean Baked Fish

Name: Mediterranean Baked Fish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds white fish fillet such as cod (1 to 1 ½ in thickness, {you can also use halibut, haddock, sea bass or tilapia}); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 1 lemon (juiced); 6 ounces (cherry tomatoes, halved); 1/2 cup red onion (thinly sliced); 4 ounces of pitted olives {any olives work like kalamata or green olives}; 4 ounces of capers; 4 ounces artichoke hearts (halved); 4 garlic cloves (minced); 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon paprika; Fresh parsley (for garnish); Lemon wedges

This easy, flavorful Mediterranean Baked Fish is the perfect way to eat the Mediterranean style way but keeping it simple. Your favorite mild white fish is baked alongside your favorite Mediterranean ingredients like olives, artichokes, capers and tomatoes.

Prep15 min
Cook15 min
Total30 min
Makes6 servings
Calories308

Ingredients

6 servings

2 pounds white fish fillet such as cod (1 to 1 ½ in thickness, {you can also use halibut, haddock, sea bass or tilapia})
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 lemon (juiced)
6 ounces (cherry tomatoes, halved)
1/2 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
4 ounces of pitted olives {any olives work like kalamata or green olives}
4 ounces of capers
4 ounces artichoke hearts (halved)
4 garlic cloves (minced)
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon paprika
Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Lemon wedges

Method

1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
2
Using a paper towel pat dry the fish. Sprinkle the salt and pepper over each side of the fish.
3
Spray a large baking dish with non-stick spray or use a non-stick baking dish. Add the fish to the baking dish.
4
Squeeze the lemon juice over the fish.
5
In a medium mixing bowl combine the tomatoes, red onion, olives, capers, artichoke hearts, garlic cloves, olive oil, dried oregano, basil and paprika and mix well. Pour the vegetable mixture over the fish. Spread it out evenly around the fish.
6
Bake the fish for 15 minutes and check the temperature of the fish. Your fish is done when it reaches a temperature of 145 degrees F. At this temperature, the fish will be opaque white and flake easily when pressed with a fork.
7
Remove the fish and garnish with fresh parsley, lemon wedges and serve over couscous, rice or pasta.

Notes

Refrigeration: Let the fish cool completely. Store in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days. Freezer: To freeze make sure the fish is cooled completely. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap, then place it in the freezer in an airtight container or freezer safe bag. You can store it for 2-3 months. Reheat: To reheat you can wrap the fish in foil and slowly heat in the oven at 275 degrees F for between 10-15 minutes. You also can microwave the fish or quickly heat in a pan on the stove.