Mediterranean Baked Fish

Ingredients

• 4 white fish fillets (about 6 oz each), such as cod, sea bass, or snapper
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Juice of 1 lemon (fresh)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and roughly chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup capers, drained
• 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 lemon, sliced into thin rounds

Instructions

1. 1

   Remove fish fillets from the fridge 10 minutes before cooking and let them come closer to room temperature. Pat them completely dry with paper towels.

2. 2

   Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Drizzle a little olive oil in the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, salt, pepper, dried oregano, smoked paprika, and fresh lemon juice until combined.

4. 4

   Lay the fish fillets in the baking dish. Spoon the olive oil mixture over each fillet and spread it evenly, including the sides.

5. 5

   Scatter the cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, capers, sliced garlic, and red onion around and over the fish. Lay lemon rounds on top of the fillets.

6. 6

   Bake uncovered for 18 to 22 minutes, until the fish flakes easily when pressed gently with a fork and is opaque throughout.

7. 7

   Remove from oven, scatter fresh parsley over everything, and let rest for 2 minutes before serving.