Irresistibly Easy Mediterranean Baked Fish with Fresh Herbs
A vibrant Mediterranean Baked Fish recipe combining fresh herbs, lemon, and sweet chili sauce for a delicious weeknight meal.
Equipment
- baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
For the Fish
- 4 fillets Fish fillets (cod, halibut, or sea bass) Main protein source.
- ¼ cup Extra virgin Olive Oil Helps keep the fish moist.
For the Marinade
- 6 sprigs Fresh Thyme Finely chopped, fresh is ideal.
- 3 sprigs Fresh Rosemary Finely chopped, or ½ tsp dried.
- 4 cloves Garlic Minced.
- 1 tsp Lemon Zest For concentrated lemon flavor.
- 1 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice Can substitute with lime juice.
- 1 tbsp Sweet Chili Sauce Adds sweetness, can replace with honey.
- ½ tsp Salt Adjust according to taste.
- ½ tsp Black Pepper For balance.
For the Vegetables
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved.
- ½ cup Pitted Olives Kalamata or Gaeta preferred.
For Garnish
- 2 tsp Fresh Parsley Chopped.
- 1 tsp Fresh Basil Chopped, optional.
Instructions
Preparation
- Pat fish fillets dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, whisk together thyme, rosemary, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, sweet chili sauce, salt, pepper, and olive oil.
- Pour the marinade over the fish and coat evenly. Let sit for 15-30 minutes at room temperature.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the fish on the baking sheet. Scatter cherry tomatoes and olives around, drizzling with remaining marinade.
- Bake for 12-18 minutes until the fish flakes easily.
- Let the dish rest for 3-5 minutes, then garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
Optional: Sprinkle with chili flakes for extra heat.