Mediterranean Baked Fish with Olives & Roasted Cherry Tomato

• servings: Servings: 3–4
• total time: 22 minutes

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

Directions

Preheat oven:

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.

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.

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.

Bake:

Bake for 20–25 minutes until fish is flaky and cooked through, and tomatoes are soft and slightly roasted.

Finish:

Remove from oven and drizzle with lemon juice and zest. Sprinkle fresh parsley on top.

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 🐟🍅🫒🍋✨