Mediterranean Baked Fish with Tomato and Garlic
🌟Main ingredient:Fish
✨secondary ingredients: tomatoes and garlic
⏱️Cooking time: 240 minutes
🌶️Spice level: Mild
👨👩👦👦Number of diners: 2-4 Dinners
Ingredients
2
fish
fillets
(such
as
cod
or
halibut)
2
tomatoes,
sliced
4
cloves
of
garlic,
minced
1
medium
onion,
sliced
2
tablespoons
olive
oil
1
teaspoon
dried
oregano
1/2
teaspoon
salt
1/4
teaspoon
black
pepper
1/4
teaspoon
red
pepper
flakes
(optional)
Juice
of
1
lemon
Fresh
parsley,
for
garnish
Cooking steps
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Place the fish fillets in a baking dish greased with olive oil.
Layer the sliced tomatoes over the fish fillets.
In a small bowl, mix together minced garlic, sliced onion, olive oil, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
Spread the garlic and onion mixture over the tomatoes and fish fillets, covering them evenly.
Squeeze the lemon juice over the dish.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes until the fish is cooked through and the tomatoes are slightly caramelized.
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Serve hot with a side of your choice, such as rice, pasta, potatoes, or greens.
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