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One Pan Lemon Garlic Kosher Fish (Shrimp-Style Recipe) - Mediterranean recipe
I have to be honest here. When I first started keeping kosher, I thought I'd have to say goodbye forever to those amazing one-pan shrimp dishes that looked so tempting in food magazines. You know the ones, where everything gets tossed together and emerges golden and garlicky from the oven. But then I discovered that firm white fish can work beautifully in the same style of preparation. This recipe uses chunks of halibut or cod cut into bite-sized pieces that cook quickly and take on all those Mediterranean flavors we love. The key is getting your fish pieces roughly the same size so they cook evenly, and not overcooking them. I learned this the hard way after turning perfectly good fish into expensive fish jerky more times than I care to admit. What makes this version really work is the timing. The vegetables get a head start in the pan, then the fish goes in for just the final few minutes. I use cherry tomatoes because they burst and create their own little sauce, plus bell peppers for sweetness and color. The lemon juice goes in at the very end to keep it bright and fresh. This is one of those weeknight dinners that looks fancy but comes together in about 20 minutes. I serve it over rice or with some good crusty bread to soak up all the pan juices. It's also great for Shabbat dinner when you want something special but don't want to spend all day in the kitchen.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Kosher, Mediterranean
Calories: 285

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs halibut or cod fillets skin removed, cut into 1.5-inch chunks
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 medium red bell pepper cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 medium yellow bell pepper cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 medium red onion cut into wedges
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 lemons lemon juice and zest zested and juiced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped, for serving

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F. Pat the fish pieces completely dry with paper towels and season all over with half the salt and pepper.
  2. In a large oven-safe skillet or rimmed baking sheet, toss the cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, and red onion with 3 tablespoons of olive oil, oregano, thyme, and remaining salt and pepper.
  3. Roast the vegetables for 8 minutes, until they start to soften and the tomatoes begin to blister.
  4. Remove the pan from the oven and make space among the vegetables for the fish pieces. Add the fish to the pan and drizzle with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
  5. Sprinkle the minced garlic over everything and return to the oven for 6-8 minutes, until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is just cooked through.
  6. Remove from oven and immediately squeeze the lemon juice over everything and sprinkle with lemon zest. Let rest for 2 minutes.
  7. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately with rice or crusty bread.

Notes

Don't overcook the fish - it will continue cooking a bit from residual heat. If your fish pieces are thicker than 1.5 inches, they may need an extra 2-3 minutes. Leftovers keep in the fridge for 2 days and are great cold over salad.
Nutrition Facts
4 servings per recipe
Serving size 1 serving
Calories 285
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 65mg 22%
Sodium 420mg 18%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 32g 64%