Description
A flavorful Mediterranean Baked Fish recipe featuring whole fish, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 whole fish (such as snapper or sea bass, about 1.5 pounds each), cleaned and scaled
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Rinse the fish under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Place the fish on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the fish, rubbing it into the skin. Season the inside and outside of the fish with salt, pepper, oregano, and thyme.
- Stuff the cavity of each fish with lemon slices, half of the cherry tomatoes, and half of the red onion.
- Scatter the remaining cherry tomatoes and red onion around the fish on the baking sheet. Add minced garlic on top of the vegetables.
- Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over the vegetables and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and the vegetables are tender.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the seasoning.
- You can also substitute the fish with salmon or trout for a different flavor profile.
- Serve with a side of couscous or a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg