Description
This One-Pan Mediterranean Baked Fish with Tomatoes, Olives & Herbs is a healthy, easy dinner loaded with bright, fresh flavors. Featuring flaky white fish, juicy cherry tomatoes, briny olives, garlic, and herbs—all baked together in one dish—it’s the perfect Mediterranean-inspired weeknight meal with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
- 2–4 white fish fillets (cod, halibut, or tilapia)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or basil, chopped
- Lemon slices, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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In a baking dish, place fish fillets and surround with cherry tomatoes, olives, sliced red onion, and garlic.
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Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over everything. Season with salt, pepper, and oregano.
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Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
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Remove from oven, sprinkle with fresh herbs, and garnish with lemon slices. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use thawed, patted-dry frozen fish if fresh is not available.
- Add artichoke hearts or capers for more Mediterranean flair.
- Small potatoes or canned chickpeas can be added for a heartier version.
- Avoid overbaking to keep fish tender and flaky.
- Pair with couscous, quinoa, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the flavorful juices.
