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Baked Mediterranean Orange Roughy Recipe

Experience the taste of the Mediterranean with this simple yet elegant Baked Orange Roughy recipe! Inspired by a vibrant pasta dish, this flaky white fish is baked to perfection with a burst of fresh Mediterranean flavors. Easily substitute tilapia for the orange roughy. Ready in under 30 minutes, it's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 187.4 kcal
Protein 53g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Baked Mediterranean Orange Roughy

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil, plus 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/2 lbs orange roughy fillets (or tilapia)
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  • 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives (or black olives), halved
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice, plus extra for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, plus more to taste
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Fresh parsley, for garnish
  • Extra lemon wedges, for serving

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How to Make Baked Mediterranean Orange Roughy

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  3. Place orange roughy fillets (or tilapia) in a baking dish.
  4. Pour the marinade over the fish, ensuring it's evenly coated.
  5. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  6. While the fish is baking, prepare the cherry tomatoes and olives by tossing them with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
  7. In the last 5 minutes of baking, add the cherry tomatoes and olives to the baking dish around the fish.
  8. Garnish with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

50 g

Sugar

2g

Fat

4g

Carbs

1g

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30 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Very Low Carbs Main Dish Seafood Easy Beginner Cook Fish Dietary Low Saturated Fat Low Calorie Low Carb Inexpensive Low In Something