Baked Mediterranean Mahi Mahi

4.22 from 19 votes

The delicate and vibrant flavors and aromas of the parsley, oregano, tomato and olives, which remind the sunny Mediterranean coast in the summer, brighten the mild flavor of mahi-mahi.

A few staples of the Greek and Mediterranean cuisine, which we nearly always have on hand, and a little preparation and short cooking time, bring to the table an elegant dish in less than 45 minutes.

Prep Time10

Cook Time22

Total Time32

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: Greek Recipes, Mediterranean Recipes

Servings:

Calories: 447kcal

Author: Sonia Skounaki for Primal Mediterranean Gourmet

Ingredients

4 Mahi Mahi fillets
1 large or 2 medium yellow onions sliced 1/4 inch thick
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil divided
2 medium tomatoes sliced 1/4 inch thick
4 gloves of garlic
2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
1 tsp dried oregano
4 tbsp olive oil
8 pitted kalamata olives sliced
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 F.
In a heavy skillet, heat 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil and sauté the onions over medium heat until the onions are translucent, 5-7 minutes.
Transfer the onions into a baking pan, forming 4 piles, about the size of the fish fillets.
Place the fish fillets over the onions and season with salt and pepper.
Sprinkle the garlic, herbs and olive slices over the fish .
Place tomato slices on top.
Drizzle with the remaining 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil.
Place the pan in the center of the oven, and bake uncovered for 15 - 17 minutes, or until the fish is opaque.

Notes

Serve with cauliflower rice, green salad, vegetables or potatoes.

The nutrition information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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