Description
A flavorful and healthy Mediterranean Baked Sea Bass, packed with roasted cherry tomatoes, olives, lemon, and fresh herbs for a light and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole sea bass (1.5–2 pounds), cleaned and scaled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, whole
- 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, toss cherry tomatoes, red onion, olives, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and olive oil.
- Place the sea bass in the center of a baking dish and score both sides.
- Stuff a few lemon slices and garlic into the cavity of the fish.
- Scatter the veggie mixture around the fish and place remaining lemon slices on top.
- Drizzle with a bit more olive oil and bake for 25–30 minutes or until the fish flakes easily.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and let rest 5 minutes.
- Serve with your choice of side like couscous or salad.
Notes
- Use the freshest fish you can find for best results.
- Don’t overcook the fish—watch for flaking and opaque flesh.
- You can prep the dish ahead and bake when ready to serve.
- Leftovers work great in wraps or salads the next day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg