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20-Minute Mediterranean Fish

A quick and healthy Mediterranean-style fish dish made with olive oil, garlic, tomatoes, olives, and lemon in just 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dinner, Main
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 2 plates
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Tongs or spatula
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Ingredients
  

  • 2 fillets white fish cod or halibut
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 0.25 cup olives sliced
  • 1 tbsp capers optional
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice fresh
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Season fish with salt and pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in skillet and sear fish until golden, then remove.
  • Sauté garlic, tomatoes, olives, and capers.
  • Return fish to pan and finish with lemon juice and zest.

Notes

Serve immediately with fresh herbs and crusty bread.
Keyword 20 minute fish dinner, easy skillet fish, healthy Mediterranean seafood, Mediterranean fish recipe, quick weeknight fish