Tomato Braised Fish Wth Feta and Lemon
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this vibrant and flavorful Tomato Braised Fish with Feta and Lemon. Tender white fish fillets are gently simmered in a rich, spiced tomato sauce infused with smoked paprika, garlic, and a hint of red pepper flakes for subtle heat. Topped with crumbled feta that melts slightly into the sauce and finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, this Mediterranean-inspired dish hits all the right notes of tangy, savory, and zesty. Perfect for pairing with crusty bread, fluffy rice, or couscous, this one-pan meal is as easy to prepare as it is stunning to serve. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s an ideal recipe for cozy dinners or impressing guests with minimal effort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 14 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 pieces white fish fillets (e.g., cod, halibut, or tilapia)
- 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 whole lemon, sliced into wedges
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 cup water or fish stock
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the canned crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and water or fish stock. Stir well to combine.
Lower the heat to medium-low and let the sauce simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
Season the fish fillets lightly with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Nestle the fish fillets into the tomato sauce, ensuring they are partially submerged. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for 8-12 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fish, until the fillets are opaque and flake easily with a fork.
Once the fish is cooked, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese evenly over the skillet. Cover again and let the cheese warm through for 1-2 minutes.
Remove the skillet from heat and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Serve the tomato-braised fish with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the top. Pair with crusty bread, rice, or couscous to soak up the flavorful sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1269 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.9 g | 95% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.3 g | 122% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 300 mg | 100% | |
| Sodium | 2623 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.9 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.9 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.4 g | ||
| Protein | 106.3 g | 213% | |
| Vitamin D | 20.0 mcg | 100% | |
| Calcium | 841 mg | 65% | |
| Iron | 8.8 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 3345 mg | 71% | |
*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.
