Rybna Plaki
Baked Fish with Vegetables
A traditional Bulgarian dish featuring white fish baked with a medley of vegetables, herbs, and often a light tomato sauce.
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🧂 Ingredients
- 600 g White fish fillets(such as cod, sea bass, or trout)
- 2 medium Onions(sliced)
- 2 medium Carrots(sliced)
- 2 medium Tomatoes(sliced)
- 1 large Bell pepper(sliced (any color))
- 3 cloves Garlic(minced)
- 100 ml White wine(dry (optional))
- 4 tbsp Olive oil
- 0.25 cup Parsley(freshly chopped)
- 1 tsp Salt(or to taste)
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper(freshly ground)
- 1 half Lemon(for serving)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
💡 Tip: Ensure oven is fully preheated for even cooking. - 2
In a baking dish, toss sliced onions, carrots, tomatoes, and bell pepper with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Arrange vegetables in an even layer.
💡 Tip: Using a variety of colorful vegetables adds visual appeal and flavor. - 3
Place the fish fillets on top of the vegetables. Drizzle with white wine, if using.
💡 Tip: Ensure the fish is seasoned with salt and pepper before placing it on the vegetables. - 4
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. The vegetables should be tender.
💡 Tip: Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the fish fillets. - 5
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve hot with lemon wedges.
💡 Tip: A squeeze of fresh lemon juice enhances the flavor of the fish.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓You can add other vegetables like zucchini or potatoes to the dish.
- ✓For a richer flavor, a tablespoon of tomato paste can be added to the vegetables before baking.
✨ Twist Ideas
Inspiration for your own version of this recipe
- Use different types of fish or seafood.
- Add a sprinkle of dried dill or marjoram for extra aroma.