07/29/2026
Mediterranean Baked Fish with Olives & Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
⏱ Prep Time: 10 minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
🍽 Servings: 3–4
🛒 Ingredients
4 white fish fillets (cod, tilapia, or haddock)
2 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp paprika
1 tsp dried oregano
1½ cups cherry tomatoes
½ cup Kalamata olives
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp capers (optional)
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
2️⃣ Prepare base:
Place cherry tomatoes, olives, and garlic in the baking dish. Drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, sprinkle with salt, pepper, and oregano, and toss gently.
3️⃣ Add fish:
Place fish fillets on top of the tomato mixture. Drizzle remaining olive oil over the fish and season with paprika, salt, and pepper.
4️⃣ Bake:
Bake for 20–25 minutes until fish is flaky and cooked through, and tomatoes are soft and slightly roasted.
5️⃣ Finish:
Remove from oven and drizzle with lemon juice and zest. Sprinkle fresh parsley on top.
6️⃣ Serve:
Serve warm with rice, couscous, or crusty bread.
💡 Tips
• Use fresh, firm fish for best texture
• Add spinach or zucchini for extra veggies
• A splash of white wine enhances flavor while baking
• Keep it light, fresh, and classic Mediterranean 🐟🍅🫒🍋✨
