Baked Fish with Vegetables
A vibrant, one-pan Mediterranean-inspired dish featuring tender white fish fillets roasted alongside a colorful medley of fresh garden vegetables.
Ingredients
- •4 white fish fillets (about 6oz each, such as tilapia, cod, or sea bass)
- •2 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
- •1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch strips
- •1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch strips
- •1 red onion, thinly sliced
- •1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- •3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- •3 cloves garlic, minced
- •1 teaspoon dried oregano
- •1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- •1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- •1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- •1 lemon, thinly sliced
- •1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large bowl, toss the zucchini, bell peppers, red onion, and cherry tomatoes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- 3
Spread the vegetable mixture evenly across the prepared baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes.
- 4
Remove the tray from the oven, push the vegetables to the sides, and place the fish fillets in the center of the pan.
- 5
Drizzle the fish with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and season lightly with a pinch of salt and pepper; top each fillet with a lemon slice.
- 6
Return the tray to the oven and bake for another 12 to 15 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- 7
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving directly from the tray.
💡 Chef tips
- Ensure the fish fillets are of similar thickness so they cook at the same rate.
- You can substitute the white fish with salmon fillets, though you should increase the cooking time by 3-5 minutes.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; reheat gently in the oven to maintain texture.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished dish should feature succulent, flaky fish nestled among caramelized, tender-crisp vegetables with a bright, aromatic citrus finish.