Colorful Vegetable and Avocado Rice
A light and flavourful dish featuring tender white fish fillets baked with fresh tomatoes, olive oil, lemon juice, and aromatic parsley. Perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner or a sophisticated meal for guests.
- Author: Mariem
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Fat
- 4 white fish fillets (such as cod, haddock, or tilapia)
- 2–3 fresh tomatoes, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F).
- Lightly oil a baking dish and place the fish fillets inside.
- Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the fish, then season with salt and pepper.
- Arrange the sliced tomatoes on top of the fish fillets.
- Sprinkle the chopped parsley evenly over the tomatoes.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is opaque throughout.
- Serve hot with your choice of sides such as steamed vegetables, rice, or potatoes.
Notes
- Add minced garlic for extra flavour.
- Use cherry tomatoes for a sweeter taste.
- Incorporate fresh basil or oregano for variation.
- Top with Parmesan cheese before baking for a cheesy finish.
- Reheat leftovers gently in the oven to avoid drying out the fish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: baked white fish, tomato herb fish, cod with tomatoes, healthy fish recipe, Mediterranean baked fish