This baked fish dish is a Mediterranean classic—light, flavorful, and beautifully rustic. Layered over a colorful bed of vegetables and infused with lemon, garlic, and herbs, it’s a wholesome meal that brings coastal freshness to your kitchen with minimal effort.
For the Fish
4 fillets white fish (cod, tilapia, sea bass)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 lemon, thinly sliced
Salt & black pepper to taste
Mediterranean Marinade
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried rosemary
½ tsp paprika
2 tbsp lemon juice (fresh)
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt & pepper to taste
Vegetable Bed
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 red onion, sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes
½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Salt & pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a large baking dish, layer all vegetables and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
In a bowl, whisk together marinade ingredients.
Place fish fillets on top of the vegetables. Drizzle marinade over fish.
Lay lemon slices on each fillet.
Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until fish is flaky and cooked through.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Light, herby, and full of Mediterranean flair—this baked fish is a simple, elegant dish you’ll want to make again and again.
Find it online: https://flavorscroll.com/mediterranean-baked-fish-recipe/