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    Mediterranean Fish with Artichokes and Olives

    Last Updated: Apr 25, 2023 by Suzy Sakamoto · This post may contain affiliate links · 7 Comments

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    This baked Mediterranean fish with artichokes and olives is the ultimate catch and ranks at the very top of my favorite baked white fish recipes!

    With artichokes, olives, and sun-dried tomatoes that create a juicy Mediterranean salad that beautifully compliments any white fish or rockfish!

    Super easy dinner to put together, and so so good!


    Mediterranean baked fish with artichokes olives sun-dried tomatoes on white plate

    If it's one thing that I love about a Mediterranean meal, it's adding garlic, lemon, and extra virgin olive oil. It's almost a signature touch that can't be missed!

    Another one of my absolute favorite things is mezze platters or, in other words, a table full of a variety of appetizers, olives, nuts, veggies, hummus, baba ghanouj, and pita bread. Once it's on the table, there's no stopping me from eating all this healthy, good-for-you spread.

    This dish reminds me of a mezze spread in a way, that is filled with the best Mediterranean flavors.

    baked fish with olives and artichokes

    I made this meal when my mom was over one day. I wanted to feed her fresh caught fish that my husband and I just got from our fishing charter experience), but I wasn't sure how to prepare it. As I looked in my pantry, I found sun-dried tomatoes, which made my mouth water! I quickly grabbed the artichokes and olives near it and got to work on this Mediterranean-baked fish recipe.

    Since then, I've made it numerous times meanwhile falling in love with it more and more every time. So, I knew it needed a permanent home on my blog along with my other fish recipes! If you have more fish to work together, try this air fryer frozen fish recipe that's easy to make and always turns out great!

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    • RECIPE INGREDIENTS
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    • EXPERT TIPS
    • SERVING TIPS
    • STORAGE TIPS
    • WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS
    • VARIATIONS AND SUBSTITUTIONS
    • FAQ
    • RELATED RECIPES
    • Mediterranean Fish with Artichokes and Olives

    RECIPE INGREDIENTS

    What Fish To Use

    Luckily, just about any white fish or rockfish works great using this recipe. The time may need to be adjusted a bit, but other than that, your options are endless.

    A few fish varieties to choose from rockfish, cod, lingcod, black cod, flounder, halibut, snapper, and even cabezon!

    The Toppings For This Recipe

    Olives. Use any green olive or kalamata. I would stay away from black olives and pimento olives, they're not quite the right flavor for this dish. I suggest going for a pitted specialty olive. Otherwise, kalamata is great! Mixing olives is another good way to add variety to this dish.

    Artichokes. Because of the strong flavors that all the toppings provide, I prefer to use artichoke hearts that aren't marinated and just packed in water.

    Sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil. Using marinated sun-dried tomatoes add the absolute best flavor to this dish. You truly can't replicate it with dehydrated sun-dried tomatoes. Trust me, I've tried. Though it was still delicious!

    Shallots. This recipe is just about 2 shallots, so you won't need to get much. Another great alternative is red onion if you're in a pinch.

    Fresh Lemon. The juicier, the better. If the lemon seems to be on the dryer side, I'd also grab another one.

    Garlic. Fresh, fresh, fresh!!! Always use freshly minced garlic instead of the pre-packed minced in order to get the right amount and flavor of garlic.

    Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Grab a good one, and let's get to it! You'll need this for the fish and drizzling to coat your baking dish.

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    EXPERT TIPS

    1. Watch the doneness of the fish. Overcooking can make it dry. Be sure to stay close to the oven and ready to test the fish as it nears the 15-minute mark.

    2. Keep the fillets about the same size so they cook are done at the same time. I've made the mistake of mixing and matching a variety of fish.... yeah, don't repeat that (haha).

    SERVING TIPS

    Serve this yummy Mediterranean fish recipe with just about any side you'd like. I've done rice, roasted potatoes, quinoa, and as-is for a low-carb phenomenal dinner.

    When choosing a side dish, ensure it won't overpower with the flavors in this recipe.

    For a salad suggestion, I love having Lebanese Taboulleh Salad for a fresh and light complement.

    STORAGE TIPS

    Leftovers? Better eat up! Or store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat on a skillet or in the microwave before enjoying again.

    WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

    It's mixing juicy Mediterranean inspired ingredients like sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes, and olives with fresh fish to create a one-fish wonder that will come out perfect for dinner!

    VARIATIONS AND SUBSTITUTIONS

    Subtitute any of the toppings with your favorites. Swap out the sun-dried tomatoes for peppers.

    Swap shallots and red onion. Get creative and use your favorites!

    FAQ

    Should I cover my baked fish in the oven?

    Nope! There's no need to cover your baked fish dish. Allowing it to get lightly crusty on the outside is one of the many benefits of this recipe. To avoid overcooking, be sure to remove the fish from the oven as soon as it registers at 140 degrees F.

    How do you keep fish moist when baking?

    To keep fish moist when baking, there are a couple of secrets!

    First, overcooking is the ultimate reason for a dry fish. Staying close to the oven as it's near the end is very important.

    Secondly, allow it to cook with a good sauce or liquid of some kind. My favorite way to bake fish is using this recipe full of juicy elements to avoid dry fish. One of those ways is using extra virgin olive oil and lemon to create moisture.

    Should you rinse fish before baking?

    Nope! This is another myth that you should entirely avoid. All you need to do is pat it dry using a disposable paper towel prior to coating it with oil and spices. Rinsing fish will spread germs around your kitchen sink and isn't a necessary step by any means.

    RELATED RECIPES

    One of the best and healthiest side dishes to serve with this Mediterranean baked fish recipe is this Mediterranean quinoa salad that I can't ever seem to get enough of.

    If you're looking for other fish recipes, you're in the right place. Try my rosemary parmesan crusted fish that I've served numerous times now, and it's always a hit!

    For an original surf n' turf recipe, you've got to try this bacon bousin fish, it's a super simple 3 ingredient recipe that's worth every bite!


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    Mediterranean baked fish with artichokes olives sun-dried tomatoes on white plate

    Mediterranean Fish with Artichokes and Olives

    This Mediterranean Fish with Artichokes and Olives is the best meal you can make with less than 10 minutes of prep time and out of the oven in 30 minutes!
    This recipe takes you to the Mediterranean, with all the mouthwatering flavors working beautifully together while the fish is perfectly cooked! With artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, shallots, sliced garlic, extra virgin olive oil,
    5 from 14 votes
    Cuisine: Mediterranean, Pacific Coast, Seafood
    Course: Main Course
    Prep: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook: 15 minutes minutes
    Total: 25 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2 people
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    Equipment

    • 1 Baking Dish

    Ingredients

    • 1 whole white fish fillet , ours was a 13 oz. lingcod
    • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
    • 2 shallots , sliced
    • ½ cup kalamata or green olives , avoid martini olives
    • ¼ cup marinated artichokes
    • ¼ cup marinated sun-dried tomatoes
    • ¼ cup parsley , chopped
    • 2 large garlic cloves or 3 medium
    • 1 lemon , ½ for baking, ½ for squeezing to serve
    • ¾ teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper , I used fresh cracked pepper
    • ¾ teaspoon salt , or to taste

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 400 °F. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil into a baking dish.
    • Clean and pat the fish fillet dry using a paper towel. Then coat it with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and massage the spices, and the salt onto the fillet, and place it in the baking dish.
    • Sprinkle the garlic around the fillet, then the artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, shallots, and parsley. Then squeeze half of the lemon right on top of the fillet.
    • Bake until the internal temperate reads 140 °F, which usually takes about 15 minutes.
    • Cut the other half of the lemon into wedges and squeeze some of them onto the fillet, the others sprinkle around the dish serve.

    Notes

    Substitutions: 
    • Marinated Sun-dried Tomatoes can be switched out for non-marinated. However, you'll need to hydrate them in hot water. 
    Storing leftovers: You can store leftovers in an air-tight container for up to 2 days in the fridge. 
    Keywords: 30 minute meal, artichoke, baked rockfish recipe, cod recipe, fish with olives, ling cod, ling cod recipes, mediterranean diet, mediterranean diet recipes, white fish recipes

    Hi! I'm Suzy, welcome to my blog! The Perfect Tide is a hub of Mediterranean and seafood recipes and experiences from my Lebanese Mediterranean upbringing, as well as my family's current life on the Pacific Coast. You will find traditional and modernized Mediterranean recipes, and unique Seafood recipes I cook up that I'd love to share with you. Happy cooking, from my dinner table to yours!

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    1. Shelly Johnson

      July 19, 2023 at 7:13 am

      5 stars
      Easy to prepare and so tasty!

      Reply
      • Suzy Sakamoto

        July 30, 2023 at 12:47 pm

        Thank you, Shelly!

        Reply
    2. JOELLE COLLINS

      July 19, 2023 at 9:44 am

      5 stars
      This dish is SO delicious. I will definitely be adding this recipe to my families meal rotation.

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      • Suzy Sakamoto

        July 30, 2023 at 12:48 pm

        I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    3. Catheryn English

      July 22, 2023 at 10:06 pm

      5 stars
      I had this fish dish last week and it was delicious! I’m late to eating fish other than salmon, but I really enjoyed the mix of flavors. I will be making this for my family.

      Reply
      • Suzy Sakamoto

        July 30, 2023 at 12:47 pm

        I'm so glad you enjoyed it! and for trying other fish!

        Reply
    4. Rich Sjolin

      February 02, 2024 at 2:51 pm

      5 stars
      Suzy - I love this dish - the depth of flavor
      Is amazing - I've made this several times
      Your recipe is definitely improving my
      love life! ❤️ I did add some Italian salad dressing to kick it up a notch - I used cherry tomatoes love the sweetness
      Thanks

      Reply

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