Festive Fish Fillets Recipe

Name: Festive Fish Fillets
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 95 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 2 pounds firm white fish fillets; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 medium onion, thinly sliced; 2 cups chopped tomatoes (about 2 medium); salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; cooked rice or couscous, for serving

Inspired by a November market find of stunning tomatoes, this recipe elevates simple fish fillets into a festive and flavorful masterpiece! Imagine juicy fish, perfectly roasted with sweet onions and vibrant tomatoes – a culinary adventure you won't forget. This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight treat.

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 75 mins

Calories 393.9 kcal

Protein 69g

Rating 4.5 (6 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Festive Fish Fillets

2 pounds firm white fish fillets
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
2 cups chopped tomatoes (about 2 medium)
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
cooked rice or couscous, for serving

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How to Make Festive Fish Fillets

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 2 cloves minced garlic, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons olive oil.
Place fish fillets in a shallow dish or resealable plastic bag. Pour marinade over fish, ensuring they are fully coated.
Marinate for at least 30 minutes (longer is better!).
While fish marinates, prepare the vegetable base.
Grease a baking dish (approximately 9x13 inches) with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
Spread 1 medium onion, thinly sliced, evenly across the bottom of the baking dish.
Top with 2 cups chopped tomatoes (about 2 medium), season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes, or until onions are softened.
Carefully remove foil. Arrange marinated fish fillets on top of the onion and tomato mixture.
Drizzle any remaining marinade over the fish.
Sprinkle fish with additional salt and pepper.
Return to oven (uncovered) and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
If using very thin fillets, remove them earlier to prevent overcooking. Keep warm while the vegetable mixture finishes baking.
Serve immediately with cooked rice or couscous.