Description
Tender baked fish fillets infused with bright lemon, garlic, and warm Mediterranean spices. This simple and healthy dish delivers fresh flavor and flaky texture in every bite.
Ingredients
- 4 white fish fillets (such as cod, tilapia, or halibut), about 150–180 g each
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- juice of 1 lemon
- zest of 1 lemon
- 1 medium tomato, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Pat fish fillets dry and place them in a single layer in the dish.
- Mix olive oil, garlic, cumin, paprika, coriander, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and zest.
- Pour the mixture evenly over the fish.
- Top with chopped tomato, parsley, cilantro, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes until fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Let rest briefly before serving.
Notes
- Use salmon for a richer variation.
- Add vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for a complete meal.
- Avoid overbaking to keep fish moist.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Reheat gently in the oven to prevent drying out.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
