Simple Greek Style Baked Fish
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3.5
Simple Greek Style Baked Fish
Description
This recipe layers thinly sliced onion and lemon in a baking dish as a base for halibut fillets. The fish is seasoned with smoked paprika and optional red pepper flakes, imparting subtle warmth and smokiness. Cherry or strawberry tomatoes and a variety of olives are scattered around to contribute acidity, sweetness, and briny notes. Salt and freshly cracked black pepper season the entire dish before a drizzle of olive oil and a splash of white wine enhance moisture and impart gentle acidity during baking.
Baking at a high temperature cooks the fish through while preserving moisture. Broiling at the end adds browning and slight crispness. Fresh dill or other herbs are added after baking to brighten the flavor. Crumbled feta cheese, if used, adds tangy richness that complements the seafood and vegetables, bringing a classic Mediterranean element to the dish.
This baked fish is ideal for a simple yet flavorful weeknight meal or a light dinner. It pairs well with rice, crusty bread, or a green salad to round out the meal.
Ingredients
- 2/3 lb halibut cut in two portions
- ½ white onion or yellow onion
- 1 lemon
- strawberry tomatoes or assorted cherry tomatoes
- olive with or without pits, mixed varieties
- salt fresh cracked
- black pepper fresh cracked
- smoked paprika a little
- red pepper flakes optional, a few
- olive oil
- white wine
- dill or thyme, parsley, whatever you like, fresh
- feta cheese optional
Instructions
- Set oven to 425F
- Peel and thinly slice the onion. Lay it out on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Thinly slice the lemon and lay out the slices on top of the onion. Put the halibut on top of the lemon. Season the fish with a little smoked paprika and red pepper flakes, if using.
- Scatter the tomatoes and olives around the fish. If any of the tomatoes are on the large side, cut them in half.
- Sprinkle everything with salt and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil and pour a little white wine into the dish, about 1/4 cup or so.
- Bake for about 15 minutes, or until the fish is done through. Finish under the broiler for a little more color.
- Serve with fresh dill and a crumbling of feta cheese.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
3.5
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