๐ Mediterranean Lemon Garlic Baked Fish
A light, healthy, and classic Mediterranean dish packed with fresh herbs, olive oil, and citrus flavor.
๐งพ Ingredients (Serves 3โ4)
For the fish
1 kg white fish fillets (sea bass, cod, tilapia, or snapper)
4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil ๐ซ
Juice of 1 large lemon ๐
Zest of ยฝ lemon
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp paprika
ยฝ tsp black pepper
1 tsp salt (or to taste)
ยฝ tsp chili flakes (optional)
For topping
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 tomato, sliced
ยฝ cup olives (green or black)
Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
๐ฉโ๐ณ Instructions
Preheat oven
Set oven to 190ยฐC (375ยฐF).Prepare marinade
In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, pepper, and chili flakes.Marinate fish
Place fish fillets in a baking dish. Pour marinade evenly over the fish.
Let rest for 15โ20 minutes for best flavor.Add vegetables
Arrange onion slices, tomato slices, and olives over and around the fish.Bake
Cover loosely with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
Remove foil and bake another 10 minutes until fish flakes easily.Garnish & serve
Sprinkle fresh parsley or cilantro.
Serve hot with:Mediterranean salad ๐ฅ
Roasted vegetables
Warm pita or rice
๐ง Mediterranean Tips
Always use extra-virgin olive oil
Fresh herbs elevate flavor
Lemon balances healthy fats perfectly
