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Mediterranean Baked Fish Recipe

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Welcome to this delightful Mediterranean Baked Fish recipe! If you’re looking for a simple, flavorful, and healthy dinner option, you’ve come to the right place. This baked fish dish brings together the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean in a way that’s easy to prepare and incredibly satisfying.

  • Total Time: 28 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, sliced
  • 6 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 1/2 cup baby tomatoes, whole
  • 4 haddock fillets (or any white fish of your choice)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
  • 1 cup Mezzetta olives (a variety of your choice)
  • 1/4 cup Mezzetta sliced jalapeños
  • 2 teaspoons Mezzetta capers, drained
  • Optional substitutions:
    • Replace haddock with cod, sea bass, or tilapia
    • If avoiding olives, try adding sliced zucchini for a vegetable twist
    • For a milder heat, skip the chili flakes and jalapeños

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F. Place your baking dish with the olive oil in the oven to heat for 6-8 minutes.
  2. Season your fish fillets with salt, pepper, and chili flakes.
  3. Carefully remove the pan from the oven and add garlic slices, half of the thyme sprigs, baby tomatoes, and fish fillets.
  4. Scatter the Mezzetta olives around the fish and top with sliced jalapeños and capers. Lower oven temperature to 375°F and bake for 15-18 minutes, depending on fillet size.
  5. Broil the fish for an additional 2 minutes for a beautifully charred look.
  6. Drizzle olive oil from the pan over the fish, garnish with remaining thyme sprigs, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use fresh ingredients whenever possible for the best flavors.
  • If your fish fillets are thick, add an extra 2-3 minutes to cooking time to ensure they’re cooked through.
  • For a more intense flavor, marinate the fish in olive oil, garlic, and thyme for 30 minutes before baking.
  • Author: lina
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 fillet
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 750 mg
  • Fat: 22 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 6 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 28 g
  • Cholesterol: 70 mg