Baked Fish Cherry Tomatoes Olives (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Fish and Seasonings
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1 large fish fillet (150-225 g per person; cod, tilapia, or salmon)
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (or Old Bay/Creole seasoning)
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½ teaspoon chili flakes
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1 teaspoon optional fish seasoning
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Vegetable and Oil Mix
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2 cups (300 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
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¼ cup (40 g) Kalamata or green olives, pitted and halved
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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2 sprigs fresh parsley, roughly chopped
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2 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves stripped
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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½ teaspoon mixed seasoning blend (paprika, Italian seasoning, Cajun, chili flakes, optional fish seasoning)
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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Pat fish fillets dry with paper towels to ensure seasoning adherence. Combine paprika, Italian seasoning, Cajun seasoning, chili flakes, optional fish seasoning, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Evenly sprinkle half of this blend over both sides of the fillets and set aside.
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In a medium bowl, combine halved cherry tomatoes, pitted olives, minced garlic, and thyme leaves. Sprinkle the remaining half teaspoon of mixed seasoning over the vegetables. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
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Preheat oven to 200°C. Lightly oil the bottom of a suitable baking dish with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Spread the tomato and olive mixture evenly in a single layer across the dish. Arrange seasoned fish fillets gently atop the vegetable bed, ensuring they fit comfortably.
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Bake uncovered for 12 to 18 minutes, depending on fillet thickness, until fish flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 63°C. Remove from oven, sprinkle chopped parsley over the top, and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
# Helpful Notes:
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Drying fish thoroughly enhances seasoning adherence and improves texture. Resting after baking redistributes juices for optimal moisture.