Description
A light yet comforting one-pan dish featuring tender fish fillets braised with fresh vegetables, aromatic herbs, and a savory broth. Perfect for a quick, wholesome dinner in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
4 fish fillets (such as cod, tilapia, or snapper)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 bell pepper, sliced
1 zucchini, sliced
1 cup vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
1/4 cup white wine (optional)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cooking for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Add bell pepper and zucchini, cooking for 3-4 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- Stir in cherry tomatoes, vegetable broth, white wine (if using), lemon juice, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then carefully place fish fillets in the skillet. Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes, until fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Use firm white fish like cod, snapper, or halibut for best results.
For a spicier version, add a pinch of chili flakes.
Swap thyme for fresh basil in summer for a brighter flavor.
Add olives and capers for a Mediterranean twist.
Leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 2 days; reheat gently on the stove.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with vegetables
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
