Mediterranean Fish Fillet with Tapenade
This healthy Mediterranean Fish Fillet with Tapenade will excite your taste buds! It's a beautiful meal that you'll enjoy serving often.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. fish fillet, such as halibut, sole, cod or red snapper
- 1 1/2 tbsp. olive oil, divided tips & tricks
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste (I always use mixed peppercorns)
- 1/4 tsp. paprika
- 1/8 tsp. ground Himalayan sea salt
- 1/4 cup shallots, minced
- 1 small clove garlic, finely chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, chopped tips & tricks
- 1/4 tsp. Herbes de Provence see Recipe
- 1/4 tsp. fresh basil, chopped tips & tricks
- 1/2 cup black olives, chopped
- 1 tbsp. capers, rinsed and chopped
- 2 tbsp. fresh chives, chopped
- 3-4 large lemon wedges, for garnish
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 425ºF.
- Grease a baking sheet lined with foil; set aside.
- Rub fish fillets with ½ tbsp. oil; sprinkle with freshly ground pepper, sea salt and paprika. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Transfer to the preheated oven and cook until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 15 to 20 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillet.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat, add 1 tbsp. oil. When it gets hot, add shallots and garlic; sauté for 1 minute or until they begin to soften. Add tomatoes and roasted red peppers; cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in basil and Herbes de Provence. Add olives and capers; sauté for 30 seconds before removing from the heat.
- Spoon the tapenade over the fillets; sprinkle on fresh chives and place a lemon wedge on each plate.