Tender blue fish fillets baked with fresh vegetables, herbs, and a hint of citrus for a bright flavor.
# Ingredient List:
→ Fish & Seafood
01 - 4 blue fish fillets (e.g., mackerel, sardine, or bluefish), approximately 5.3 oz each
02 - 7 oz small shrimp, peeled and deveined
→ Vegetables
03 - 1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced
04 - 1 red onion, finely chopped
05 - 1 small zucchini, diced
06 - 7 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
→ Aromatics & Seasonings
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - Zest and juice of 1 lemon
09 - 1 tbsp capers, drained
10 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
11 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
12 - 1 tsp sea salt
13 - ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
14 - ½ tsp smoked paprika
15 - 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
→ Accompaniment
16 - 7 oz cooked quinoa or wild rice (optional)
# Steps:
01 - Set the oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking.
02 - Rinse and pat dry the blue fish fillets. Season both sides evenly with sea salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
03 - Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add the red onion and fennel, cooking for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
04 - Incorporate the minced garlic and diced zucchini, cooking for an additional 2 minutes. Stir in halved cherry tomatoes, capers, half the lemon zest, and half the chopped parsley.
05 - Place the blue fish fillets and shrimp atop the vegetable mixture. Drizzle with the remaining olive oil and lemon juice.
06 - Sprinkle chopped dill and the remaining lemon zest over the seafood. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes until the fish is opaque and shrimp are pink.
07 - Remove from oven, garnish with the remaining parsley, and serve immediately. Optionally, offer over cooked quinoa or wild rice.
