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Mediterranean Baked Fish: Discover a Flavorful Recipe!

A flavorful Mediterranean Baked Fish recipe featuring whole fish, fresh herbs, and vibrant vegetables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 whole fish such as snapper or sea bass, cleaned and scaled, about 1.5 pounds each
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 lemons 1 sliced into rounds, 1 juiced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup Kalamata olives pitted and halved
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Rinse the fish under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Place them in a large baking dish.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour the olive oil mixture over the fish, making sure to coat both sides.
  5. Stuff the cavity of each fish with lemon slices and a few cherry tomatoes.
  6. Scatter the remaining cherry tomatoes and Kalamata olives around the fish in the baking dish.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is cooked through.
  8. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the olive oil mixture.
  • You can substitute the fish with salmon or tilapia for a different flavor profile.