Fish Fillets with Olives and Oregano

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Health score
1%
Fish Fillets with Olives and Oregano
30 min.
4
147kcal

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Indulge your taste buds with our delicious Fish Fillets with Olives and Oregano, a recipe that beautifully marries the fresh flavors of the Mediterranean. This exquisite dish is not just a feast for the senses; it's also incredibly accommodating for various dietary preferences. Perfectly fitting the bill for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets, this recipe ensures that everyone at your table can enjoy a taste of something special.

Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish is ideal for those busy weeknights or last-minute entertaining. With succulent fish fillets seared to perfection and topped with vibrant lemon slices, the combination of brine-cured olives and aromatic oregano elevates this meal to new heights. It's a delightful starter, appetizer, or even a sophisticated snack that is low in calories yet high in flavor, making it a smart choice for health-conscious foodies.

The use of dry white wine adds a rich depth to the dish, while the bright citrus notes from fresh lemon juice bring a refreshing zing that perfectly complements the savory elements. Each bite is a harmonious blend of textures and tastes that transports you straight to the sun-soaked coasts of the Mediterranean. Serve this elegant dish to impress your guests and make any meal feel like a special occasion.

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black
  • 0.5 cup wine dry white
  • slices optional: lemon very thin
  • teaspoons juice of lemon fresh
  • oz oil-cured olives green pitted halved lengthwise
  • tablespoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • tablespoons oregano dried fresh crumbled finely chopped
  • teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Put oven rack in upper third of oven and preheat oven to 450°F.
  2. Pat fish dry and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sear fillets, skinned sides down, until browned well, 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. Transfer, seared sides up, to baking dish (reserve skillet), then top each fillet with a slice of lemon.
  5. Add wine to skillet and bring to a boil, scraping up any brown bits. Boil 30 seconds, then pour around fish. Scatter olives around fish and bake, uncovered, until fish is just cooked through, 8 to 12 minutes.
  6. Transfer fish to a platter, then whisk lemon juice, oregano, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil into cooking liquid in baking dish. Season sauce with salt and pepper and spoon over fish.

Nutrition Facts

Calories147kcal
Protein1.47%
Fat86.88%
Carbs11.65%

Properties

Glycemic Index
19.38
Glycemic Load
0.28
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
3.9413043001424%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.02mg
Catechin
0.23mg
Epicatechin
0.17mg
Eriodictyol
1.56mg
Hesperetin
2.25mg
Naringenin
0.17mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.22mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.1mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:147.22kcal
7.36%
Fat:12.8g
19.7%
Saturated Fat:1.78g
11.13%
Carbohydrates:3.87g
1.29%
Net Carbohydrates:2.1g
0.77%
Sugar:0.67g
0.75%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:805.01mg
35%
Alcohol:3.09g
100%
Alcohol %:5.84%
100%
Protein:0.49g
0.97%
Vitamin K:22.39µg
21.32%
Vitamin E:2.52mg
16.81%
Manganese:0.18mg
8.98%
Fiber:1.76g
7.05%
Iron:1.19mg
6.61%
Calcium:52.91mg
5.29%
Vitamin C:4.25mg
5.15%
Magnesium:12.17mg
3.04%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.6%
Potassium:71.59mg
2.05%
Vitamin A:100.53IU
2.01%
Copper:0.04mg
1.95%
Folate:7.69µg
1.92%
Vitamin B2:0.02mg
1.21%
Phosphorus:11.08mg
1.11%
Source:Epicurious