Fin-tastic Feast—Dinner for 4
Fin-tastic Feast is a Mediterranean-inspired fish dinner featuring tender, flaky fish fillets seasoned with aromatic herbs and spices, served alongside a vibrant mix of fresh vegetables and a zesty lemon-garlic sauce for a healthy, flavorful, and satisfying meal.
Meal Type
Dinner
Cuisine
Mediterranean
Servings
4
Food Stars
Fish
Health
Variations
Diets
Variations
Do This With That Stuff
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C)
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- In a small mixing bowl, combine 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp lemon zest, 3 cloves minced garlic, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp dried basil, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, salt and pepper to taste; whisk until well combined
- Place the 4 fish fillets on the prepared baking sheet
- Evenly pour and spread the marinade over each fish fillet using a silicone spatula
- Bake the fish in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes or until it flakes easily with a fork
- While the fish is baking, prepare the vegetables: on a cutting board using a chef’s knife and vegetable peeler if necessary, halve 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halve and pit 1 cup Kalamata olives, thinly slice 1 small red onion, slice 1 medium zucchini into half-moons and slice 1 medium yellow squash into half-moons
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the prepared vegetables and toss gently to mix them together
- Once the fish is done baking, remove it from the oven and let it rest for about two minutes before serving
- To serve, place one fish fillet on each plate and top with an equal portion of the vegetable mixture
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving
Obvious and Not So Obvious Variations and Pairings
☕ Bitter
- Add 1/2 cup chopped radicchio
- Add 1/2 tsp ground dandelion root
- Increase lemon zest to 2 tbsp
- Add 1/4 cup chopped endive
🧂 Salty
- Increase salt to 1 tsp
- Add 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Add 1 tbsp capers
- Replace Kalamata olives with 1 1/2 cups pitted and halved green olives
🍋 Sour
- Increase lemon juice to 1/4 cup
- Add 2 tbsp capers
- Add 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
- Replace red pepper flakes with 1/4 tsp sumac
🌶️ Spicy
- Increase red pepper flakes to 1/2 tsp
- Add 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- Add 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- Add 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
🍬 Sweet
- Add 1/4 cup honey
- Increase lemon zest to 2 tbsp
- Add 1/2 cup golden raisins
- Add 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
🍄 Umami
- Add 1 tbsp soy sauce
- Add 1 tbsp tomato paste
- Add 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Increase garlic to 4 cloves, minced
🍸 Alcoholic
- Vermentino: The crisp acidity and citrus notes complement the fish and lemon flavors in the dish
- Sauvignon Blanc: The herbal undertones and bright acidity enhance the Mediterranean vegetables and herbs used in the recipe
- Rosé: The light, fruity character of the wine balances the bold flavors of Kalamata olives and red pepper flakes
🥤 Non Alcoholic
- Lemon-Mint Iced Tea: The refreshing citrus and mint flavors complement the Mediterranean fish dish
- Sparkling Water with Cucumber: The subtle cucumber flavor and effervescence cleanse the palate between bites
- Pomegranate Juice Spritzer: The tartness of the pomegranate juice balances the richness of the fish and olive oil
🥓 Keto
- No changes needed
🍆 Mediterranean
- No changes needed
🥑 Paleo
- No changes needed
🐟 Pescatarian
- No changes needed as the recipe is already pescatarian friendly.
🌱 Vegan
- Replace fish fillets with 4 portobello mushroom caps
- Replace 1/4 cup fresh parsley with 1/4 cup fresh basil
🥦 Vegetarian
- Replace fish fillets with 4 portobello mushroom caps
- Add 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
🥩 Whole30
- No changes needed
🧠 Brain Health
- Replace fish fillets with 4 salmon fillets
- Add 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- Add 1/4 cup chopped almonds
- Replace dried basil with 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
🌾 Celiac Disease
- No changes needed
💩 Crohns Disease
- Remove red pepper flakes
- Remove garlic
- Replace onion with 1/4 cup green onion tops, thinly sliced
- Replace zucchini and yellow squash with 2 medium carrots, sliced into thin rounds
🩸 Diabetes
- No changes needed
🍞 Gluten Intolerance
- No changes needed
🫀 Heart Disease
- Decrease olive oil to 2 tbsp
- Decrease salt to 1/4 tsp
- Remove red pepper flakes
❤️ Heart Health
- Decrease olive oil to 2 tbsp
- Increase lemon juice to 3 tbsp
- Replace salt with a pinch of salt substitute
🧂 High Blood Pressure
- Remove salt and pepper to taste
- Decrease olive oil to 2 tbsp
- Increase lemon juice to 3 tbsp
- Replace red pepper flakes with 1/4 tsp black pepper
🍔 High Cholesterol
- Replace 1/4 cup olive oil with 2 tbsp olive oil
- Replace 1 cup Kalamata olives with 1/2 cup Kalamata olives
- Add 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
🦠 Immune System
- Add 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers
- Add 1/4 cup chopped almonds
- Add 1 tbsp grated ginger
- Replace dried oregano with 1 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
- Replace dried basil with 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
🚽 Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Remove garlic
- Replace red onion with 1 small green bell pepper, diced
- Decrease lemon zest to 1/2 tbsp
- Decrease red pepper flakes to 1/8 tsp
- Replace cherry tomatoes with 2 cups diced red bell pepper
💧 Kidney Disease
- Decrease olive oil to 2 tbsp
- Decrease lemon juice to 1 tbsp
- Remove red pepper flakes
- Remove salt
- Replace Kalamata olives with 1 cup green bell pepper, chopped
🐄 Lactose Intolerance
- No changes needed for lactose intolerance.
🍺 Liver Disease
- Decrease olive oil to 2 tbsp
- Decrease lemon juice to 1 tbsp
- Remove red pepper flakes
- Decrease salt to 1/4 tsp
🤰 Pregnancy
- Remove red pepper flakes
- Decrease lemon juice to 1 tbsp
- Decrease garlic to 2 cloves
Beti’s Reflections
It was a warm, sun-kissed afternoon when I stumbled upon this Mediterranean Fish Recipe in a quaint little seaside café. The aroma of fresh herbs and zesty lemon wafted through the air, drawing me in like a siren’s song. As I savored each bite of the Fin-tastic Feast, I knew I had to share this culinary gem with my fellow foodies.
Introducing the Fin-tastic Feast Recipe, a Mediterranean Baked Fish dish that serves four and is perfect for those seeking a healthy fish and vegetables meal. This delightful dinner is not only packed with flavor but also caters to various dietary restrictions and health conditions.
The star ingredients of this Easy Fish Fillet Dinner include four fish fillets (such as cod or halibut), olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, paprika, red pepper flakes, cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, red onion, zucchini, yellow squash, and fresh parsley. Each ingredient brings its unique flavor profile to create a Healthy Seafood Dish that’s bursting with Mediterranean flair.
To begin your Baked Cod with Vegetables adventure (or Halibut and Zucchini Bake if you prefer), preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice and zest, minced garlic, dried herbs (oregano and basil), paprika and red pepper flakes for an aromatic marinade. Season your fish fillets with salt and pepper before evenly coating them with the marinade. Bake for 12-15 minutes until they flake easily with a fork.
While your Mediterranean Fish Fillets bake to perfection in the oven-roasted fish with lemon zest style goodness – prepare your vibrant medley of vegetables by halving cherry tomatoes and Kalamata olives, thinly slicing red onion, and cutting zucchini and yellow squash into half-moons. Toss them gently in a large mixing bowl to create a colorful and healthy Kalamata olives dinner.
Once your Baked Cod with Olives (or halibut) is ready, let it rest for a couple of minutes before plating. Top each fillet with an equal portion of the vegetable mixture and garnish with fresh parsley for that perfect Fin-tastic Feast for four.
There you have it, my dear foodies – a zesty Cod and Halibut dish that’s not only delicious but also Mediterranean diet friendly. So gather your loved ones, don your aprons, and dive into this Fin-tastic Feast Recipe that’s sure to make waves in your kitchen!



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