Oven-Poached Fish in Olive Oil

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Low Fod Map
Health score
92%
Oven-Poached Fish in Olive Oil
300 min.
4
453kcal

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If you're looking for a healthy, flavorful, and incredibly easy dish to prepare, Oven-Poached Fish in Olive Oil is a perfect choice. This dish features a delicate fish fillet, such as scrod or halibut, that’s gently poached in rich extra-virgin olive oil, enhancing the natural flavors while keeping the fish tender and juicy. With a healthy profile, this meal is gluten-free, dairy-free, and low in FODMAPs, making it suitable for those with dietary restrictions or anyone looking to maintain a balanced diet.

The combination of briny capers, fresh parsley, and aromatic lemon slices elevates the dish, creating a delicious balance of tangy, herby, and zesty flavors. As the fish bakes in the olive oil, it absorbs all these delightful ingredients, resulting in a mouthwatering main course that’s both light and satisfying. Whether for a simple lunch or a special dinner, this recipe is easy to prepare and will impress your guests with its bold, yet elegant taste.

With a calorie count of just 453 kcal per serving and a perfect balance of protein, healthy fats, and minimal carbs, this dish is both nourishing and indulgent. Plus, it's an excellent source of heart-healthy fats, thanks to the olive oil, making it a great option for those looking to maintain a nutritious diet without sacrificing flavor.

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup capers rinsed (preferably in salt)
  • 0.3 cup parsley fresh
  • 2.5 lb pacific halibut filets 1-inch-thick ()
  • cups olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin

Equipment

  • oven
  • glass baking pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 250°F.
  2. Chop half of capers and pat fish dry.
  3. Sprinkle fish with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and let stand 10 minutes at room temperature. Arrange half of lemon slices in 1 layer in an 8-inch square glass baking dish and arrange fish in 1 layer over lemon. Top with all of capers, remaining lemon slices, and 3 tablespoons parsley, then pour oil over fish.
  4. Bake in middle of oven, uncovered, until fish just flakes and is cooked through, about 1 to 1 1/4 hours.
  5. Serve fish with some of lemon slices, capers, and oil spooned over.
  6. Sprinkle with remaining tablespoon parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Calories453kcal
Protein47.74%
Fat51.57%
Carbs0.69%

Properties

Glycemic Index
20.5
Glycemic Load
0.04
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
31.219565272331%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
8.18mg
Luteolin
0.17mg
Kaempferol
14.42mg
Myricetin
0.56mg
Quercetin
18.88mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:452.79kcal
22.64%
Fat:25.49g
39.22%
Saturated Fat:3.84g
23.99%
Carbohydrates:0.77g
0.26%
Net Carbohydrates:0.3g
0.11%
Sugar:0.08g
0.09%
Cholesterol:138.91mg
46.3%
Sodium:498.17mg
21.66%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:53.1g
106.2%
Selenium:129.41µg
184.87%
Vitamin B3:18.58mg
92.88%
Vitamin D:13.32µg
88.83%
Vitamin B6:1.56mg
77.97%
Vitamin K:77.19µg
73.52%
Phosphorus:672.32mg
67.23%
Vitamin B12:3.12µg
51.97%
Potassium:1258.57mg
35.96%
Vitamin E:4.96mg
33.09%
Magnesium:70.69mg
17.67%
Folate:42.24µg
10.56%
Vitamin A:520.94IU
10.42%
Vitamin B5:0.99mg
9.9%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
9.8%
Zinc:1.1mg
7.3%
Vitamin C:5.46mg
6.62%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
6.11%
Copper:0.11mg
5.58%
Iron:0.99mg
5.5%
Calcium:29.61mg
2.96%
Manganese:0.05mg
2.29%
Fiber:0.47g
1.89%
Source:Epicurious