Mediterranean Fish Meze
Transport your taste buds to the sun-soaked shores of the Mediterranean with this vibrant Mediterranean Fish Meze recipe! Featuring succulent fillets of white fish, garlicky shrimp, and an assortment of fresh, crisp vegetables like cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onions, this dish is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Enhanced with briny kalamata olives, creamy crumbled feta cheese, and a drizzle of lemon juice, every bite is a harmonious balance of zesty, salty, and savory flavors. Served alongside warm, pillowy pita bread, this meze platter is perfect for sharing with friends or family as a light yet flavorful appetizer or dinner. Quick to prepare with just 35 minutes from start to finish, it's a gluten-friendly recipe that celebrates Mediterranean cuisine at its finest, embodying health, freshness, and simplicity. Perfect for weeknight meals or special occasions, this Mediterranean Fish Meze is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces fillets of white fish (such as cod or haddock)
- 10 pieces large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 whole lemon, juiced
- 3 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 whole red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 whole cucumber, sliced
- 2 whole tomatoes, diced
- 0.5 cup kalamata olives
- 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 4 pieces pita bread, cut into wedges
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Place the fish fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the fish, then add half of the minced garlic.
Season with sea salt and black pepper, and squeeze half of the lemon juice over the top.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flaky.
Meanwhile, in a skillet over medium heat, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
Add the shrimp and the rest of the minced garlic to the skillet, cooking for about 3-4 minutes until the shrimp turns pink and opaque.
Remove the shrimp from heat and drizzle with the remaining lemon juice.
On a large serving platter, arrange the sliced cucumber, diced tomatoes, sliced red onion, kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
Add the cooked fish fillets and shrimp to the platter.
Sprinkle chopped parsley over the entire platter for garnish.
Warm the pita wedges in the oven for 2-3 minutes and serve alongside the meze platter.
Enjoy your Mediterranean Fish Meze with family and friends!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1747 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 116.5 g | 149% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.0 g | 150% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 484 mg | 161% | |
| Sodium | 5651 mg | 246% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.4 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.8 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.5 g | ||
| Protein | 100.2 g | 200% | |
| Vitamin D | 10.0 mcg | 50% | |
| Calcium | 976 mg | 75% | |
| Iron | 10.2 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 2406 mg | 51% | |
*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.
