Baked Mediterranean Fish with Olive and Tomato Relish
Delicate white fish fillets baked in a fragrant olive oil sauce topped with a bright tomato and olive relish. This Mediterranean-inspired Father’s Day recipe, ready in about 28 minutes, pairs white fish fillets (cod or haddock), olive oil, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 240 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 fillets (6 oz each) white fish fillets (cod or haddock)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Place 4 white fish fillets (6 oz each) in a baking dish and drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil. Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: In a bowl, combine 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup chopped Kalamata olives, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp lemon zest, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Toss with 1 tbsp olive oil.
- Step 3: Spoon the tomato and olive mixture evenly over the fish fillets and bake uncovered for 15-18 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Step 4: Remove from oven, sprinkle with remaining 1 tbsp parsley, and serve warm with crusty bread or a light salad.








