Baked Mediterranean Fish with Tomatoes and Herbs
A whole fish baked with cherry tomatoes, olives, and fresh herbs, finished with lemon and served with crusty bread. Simple, healthy, and full of Mediterranean flavor.
- Total time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 450
- Protein
- 35g
Ingredients
- 1 whole (about 1.5 lb) whole fish (such as sea bass or trout), cleaned
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- ½ cup kalamata olives
- 1 whole lemon
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
- ¼ cup fresh parsley
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 to taste salt and black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat the 1 whole fish dry with paper towels and season inside and out with salt and pepper.
- 2
Place the fish in a baking dish. Scatter 2 cups cherry tomatoes and 1/2 cup olives around it. Drizzle everything with 3 tbsp olive oil.
- 3
Slice 1 lemon into rounds and tuck half the slices inside the fish cavity, along with a few basil leaves. Lay the remaining lemon slices over the fish.
- 4
Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the fish flakes easily with a fork and the tomatoes are bursting and juicy.
- 5
Remove from oven and scatter the remaining basil and 1/4 cup parsley over the top. Serve hot with crusty bread to soak up the juices.
Tools you’ll need
- baking dish
- knife
- cutting board
- measuring cups
- tongs
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