Name: Easy Baked Fish with Garlic and Basil
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 lb fish fillet like halibut; Salt and pepper; 1 1/2 tsp dry oregano; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp sweet paprika; 10 garlic cloves, minced; 15 basil leaves, sliced into ribbons; 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (I used Private Reserve Greek EVOO); Juice of 1 lemon; 2 bell peppers any color, sliced (I used 1 red and 1 green bell pepper); 2 shallots, peeled and sliced

Description

Easy, tender baked fish infused with garlic and basil. The secret to this juicy fish is in the quick fish marinade with a few spices, garlic, fresh basil, a little citrus and extra virgin olive oil.

Serve it with lemon rice and my big white bean salad or any bright salad you love!

Ingredients

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2 lb fish fillet like halibut
Salt and pepper
1 1/2 tsp dry oregano
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp sweet paprika
10 garlic cloves, minced
15 basil leaves, sliced into ribbons
6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (I used Private Reserve Greek EVOO)
Juice of 1 lemon
2 bell peppers any color, sliced (I used 1 red and 1 green bell pepper)
2 shallots, peeled and sliced

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Instructions

Pat fish fillet dry and season with salt and pepper on both sides.
Place the fish in a large zip-top bag. Add the oregano, coriander, paprika, minced garlic, basil, extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice. Zip the bag shut and massage to be sure the fish is evenly coated in the marinade. Marinated for 30 minutes or up to 1 hour in the fridge (see notes).
Heat oven to 425 degrees F.
Arrange bell peppers and shallots in the bottom of a 9 x 13 baking dish. Place the fish on top and pour the marinade over it.
Bake in heated oven for 15 minutes or until fish is done and flakes easily.

Notes

Tip for how long to marinade fish: I used halibut fillet in this recipe and I typically marinate it about 30 minutes. Thicker fish steaks like tuna or swordfish could be marinated for 1 to 2 hours, but that is not the kind of fish I would recommend for this recipe.
How to know if your fish is cooked? To be sure your halibut (or fish fillet) is cooked, use an instant read thermometer to check at the thickest part of the fish. Internal temperature should register 145 degrees F and your fish should be opaque and should flake easily with a fork.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Fish and Seafood
Method: Baked
Cuisine: Italian