Low Carb Mediterranean Fish Meze
Dive into the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this Low Carb Mediterranean Fish Meze, a light yet satisfying dish that’s perfect for healthy eating. Featuring tender white fish fillets baked to perfection in a zesty marinade of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and a hint of red pepper flakes, this dish is brimming with bold, tangy notes. Juicy cherry tomatoes, briny capers, red onions, and savory black olives are scattered over the fish, adding layers of texture and authentic Mediterranean flair. Fresh parsley ties everything together, lending a bright, herbaceous finish. Ready in just 35 minutes, this low-carb, protein-packed meze is ideal as a main course or can be served as part of a shareable platter for gatherings. Garnish with extra lemon wedges and parsley for a truly unforgettable dining experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces white fish fillets (such as cod or tilapia)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large lemon
- 0.5 cup fresh parsley
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 1 small red onion
- 0.5 cup black olives
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Rinse the fish fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Set aside.
In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, zest and juice of one lemon, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.
Chop the fresh parsley and thinly slice the red onion. Halve the cherry tomatoes and pit then slice the black olives.
Place the fish fillets in a baking dish. Pour the marinade over the fish, ensuring each fillet is well coated.
Scatter the cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, black olives, and capers over the fish.
Top the entire dish with chopped parsley for a fresh finish.
Bake the dish in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is opaque.
Remove from the oven, and let it rest for a couple of minutes before serving.
Serve the fish meze on a platter, garnished with additional fresh parsley and lemon wedges if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1002 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.6 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.8 g | 49% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 240 mg | 80% | |
| Sodium | 2355 mg | 102% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.4 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.9 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.8 g | ||
| Protein | 94.0 g | 188% | |
| Vitamin D | 20.0 mcg | 100% | |
| Calcium | 271 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 2134 mg | 45% | |
*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.
