Description

Bring the sunny flavors of the Mediterranean to your table with this quick, healthy, and flavorful baked fish recipe. Tender white fish is nestled into a bed of juicy roasted cherry tomatoes, infused with garlic, olive oil, and fresh herbs. This dish is perfect for a quick breakfast idea, a light easy dinner, or as part of your healthy snack lineup. It’s one of those brilliant dinner ideas that comes together effortlessly and tastes as if it came from a seaside restaurant. The combination of vibrant colors, bright citrus, and herby aromatics makes every bite a joy. If you’re looking for a dependable yet impressive easy recipe to add to your collection, this is it.

Ingredients

Scale

4 white fish fillets (cod, halibut, or similar)
2 cups cherry tomatoes
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
Juice of 1 lemon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh basil, torn

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
Pat fish fillets dry and set aside.
In the baking dish, combine cherry tomatoes, 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes (if using), and oregano. Toss to coat and spread evenly.
Nestle fish fillets into the tomato mixture. Drizzle with remaining olive oil and squeeze lemon juice over the top.
Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and tomatoes are blistered.
Remove from oven and sprinkle with fresh parsley and basil.
Serve immediately with crusty bread, rice, or salad.