Low Carb Mediterranean Fish Meze
Dive into the vibrant, sun-drenched flavors of the Mediterranean with this Low Carb Mediterranean Fish Meze. This light and nutritious dish combines tender white fish fillets, zesty lemon, fragrant garlic, and the bold brininess of capers and olives for a meal that's both satisfying and wholesome. Roasted alongside juicy cherry tomatoes and sweet red onion, the fish absorbs a medley of Mediterranean-inspired flavors, all enhanced by a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of fresh parsley. Ready in just 35 minutes, this low-carb recipe is perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner or a shareable centerpiece at your next gathering. Serve it with additional lemon wedges for a fresh, tangy finish — your taste buds will thank you!
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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
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Step 2
Rinse the fish fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Set aside.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
Chop the fresh parsley and thinly slice the red onion. Halve the cherry tomatoes and pit then slice the black olives.
Step 5
Place the fish fillets in a baking dish. Pour the marinade over the fish, ensuring each fillet is well coated.
Step 6
Scatter the cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, black olives, and capers over the fish.
Step 7
Top the entire dish with chopped parsley for a fresh finish.
Step 8
Bake the dish in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is opaque.
Step 9
Remove from the oven, and let it rest for a couple of minutes before serving.
Step 10
Serve the fish meze on a platter, garnished with additional fresh parsley and lemon wedges if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (899.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1001.9 |
| Total Fat 56.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 9.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.5g | |
| Cholesterol 240mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2355.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 33.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 10.8g | |
| Protein 94.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 800IU | 0% |
| Calcium 271.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2134.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories