Mediterranean Baked Fish with Lemon, Garlic, and Cherry Tomatoes

Tender, flaky fish baked with juicy cherry tomatoes, green olives, fresh herbs, and a delicious lemon garlic sauce. This Mediterranean-inspired dish is light, flavorful, and perfect for an easy homemade family dinner.

Ingredients

4 white fish fillets (cod, haddock, or sea bass)

2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved

1/2 cup green olives

1 lemon, thinly sliced

3 tablespoons olive oil

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

4 garlic cloves, minced

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Salt to taste

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

2 sprigs fresh rosemary

Preparation Steps

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a large baking dish with olive oil.
2. Prepare the Fish: Pat the fish fillets dry and season both sides with salt, black pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
3. Make the Garlic Butter Sauce: In a small bowl, combine melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes.
4. Arrange the Ingredients: Place the fish fillets in the baking dish. Add cherry tomatoes, green olives, lemon slices, and rosemary around the fish.
5. Add the Sauce: Pour the garlic butter mixture evenly over the fish and vegetables.
6. Bake Until Tender: Bake uncovered for 15–20 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets, until the fish is opaque, flakes easily with a fork, and reaches 145°F (63°C) internally.
7. Finish and Serve: Sprinkle with fresh parsley and spoon the warm lemon garlic sauce over the fish before serving.

Serving Tip

Serve with fluffy rice, roasted potatoes, or warm crusty bread to soak up the delicious Mediterranean sauce.

This Mediterranean baked fish is fresh, juicy, and full of wonderful homemade flavor. Would you serve it with rice or roasted potatoes?