Description
Psari Plaki is a traditional Greek baked fish dish featuring fresh white fish fillets baked with ripe tomatoes, onions, garlic, and fragrant herbs like parsley and dill. This flavorful and healthy meal combines Mediterranean ingredients with a simple baking technique to create a tender, aromatic fish perfect for a wholesome dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Fish and Vegetables
- 800 g white fish fillets
- 4 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Herbs and Seasonings
- 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp dill
- 1½ tsp salt
Other Ingredients
- 5 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (355°F) to prepare for baking the fish and vegetables.
- Prepare the base: Spread the sliced onions and chopped tomatoes evenly in a suitable baking dish, creating a flavorful vegetable bed for the fish.
- Arrange the fish: Place the white fish fillets on top of the layered onions and tomatoes, ensuring even distribution for uniform cooking.
- Add aromatics: Sprinkle the minced garlic, chopped parsley, and dill evenly over the fish fillets to infuse them with a fresh herbal aroma.
- Season and drizzle: Drizzle the olive oil and lemon juice evenly over the entire dish, then season everything with salt to enhance flavors.
- Cover and bake: Loosely cover the baking dish with aluminum foil to retain moisture, then bake for approximately 40 minutes until the fish is tender and fully cooked through.
- Serve: Remove from oven and serve warm with crusty bread, roasted potatoes, or rice for a complete meal.
Notes
- Use firm white fish like cod, haddock, or sea bass for best results.
- Adjust salt to taste, especially if using salted fish or salty sides.
- Covering loosely with foil helps keep the fish moist without steaming.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated gently.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes before baking.
