Published 14 Nov 2024
This vibrant fish dish is super quick and easy to prepare and is rich in omega-3 fatty acids which are known to support heart health and reduce inflammation. Tomatoes provide a potent dose of antioxidants like lycopene, adding to the health benefits – and colour – of this recipe. The addition of olives and capers further enhances the flavour.
Serves 4
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 4 barramundi fillets (or any other firm white fish)
- 250g punnet of cherry tomatoes
- ½ cup green or black pitted olives
- 3 tsp capers
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1/3 cup parsley, chopped
- ½ red capsicum, deseeded and sliced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 4 slices of lemon
- Steamed greens to serve
Method
- Preheat oven to 200°C.
- In a large baking dish, place tomatoes, olives, capers, garlic, parsley, capsicum, olive oil and lemon juice. Give it all a stir.
- Add the fish fillets on top of the mix. Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper and add lemon slices on top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes (until fish is cooked to your liking).
- Divide the fish and olive and tomato mix between plates and serve with the steamed greens.
This recipe is thanks to nutritionist Mel Bald.
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