Festive Fish
Elevate your holiday table or weeknight dinner with this vibrant and flavor-packed Festive Fish recipe. Featuring tender white fish fillets baked in a zesty marinade of lemon and orange juice, garlic, and aromatic spices like paprika and cumin, this dish is as delicious as it is eye-catching. Fresh parsley, dill, and lemon zest add brightness, while bursts of juicy cherry tomatoes and briny capers bring delightful contrast. Ready in just 35 minutes, this oven-baked recipe is perfect for a healthy, gluten-free meal that’s both easy and elegant. Serve it with steamed veggies, fluffy rice, or crusty bread to soak up every last drop of the citrusy, herb-infused juices. Perfect for family dinners, special occasions, or anytime you want to impress, this Festive Fish truly lives up to its name.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 fillets white fish fillets (e.g., cod, halibut, or tilapia)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
- 1 whole zest of lemon
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons capers
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Prepare a baking dish large enough to fit the fish fillets in a single layer. Lightly grease the dish with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, orange juice, garlic, paprika, cumin, salt, black pepper, and red chili flakes (if using). Whisk well to create a marinade.
Place the fish fillets in the baking dish and pour the marinade over them, ensuring they are evenly coated. Allow the fish to marinate for 10 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.
Sprinkle the chopped parsley, chopped dill, and lemon zest evenly over the fish. Add the halved cherry tomatoes and capers around the fillets in the baking dish.
Drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the fish and vegetables.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
After 15 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for 2 minutes before serving.
Serve the Festive Fish with your choice of side dishes, such as steamed vegetables, rice, or crusty bread. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
829 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.8 g | 61% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.5 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 200 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 3030 mg | 132% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.4 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.2 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.1 g | ||
| Protein | 84.2 g | 168% | |
| Vitamin D | 20.0 mcg | 100% | |
| Calcium | 198 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1940 mg | 41% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
