Peixe Assado no Forno com Legumes (Oven-Baked Fish with Vegetables)
A simple yet delicious dish of whole fish baked in the oven with a medley of colorful vegetables, seasoned with herbs and lemon.
🧂 Ingredients
- 2 medium Whole fish(e.g., sea bream or snapper, cleaned and scaled)
- 300 g Potatoes(cut into wedges)
- 2 medium Carrots(cut into chunks)
- 1 large Bell pepper(any color, deseeded and chopped)
- 1 large Onion(cut into wedges)
- 3 cloves Garlic(sliced)
- 4 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 piece Lemon(sliced, plus extra for serving)
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley(chopped)
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper(freshly ground)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Grease a large baking dish.
- 2
In the baking dish, toss the potatoes, carrots, bell pepper, onion, and garlic with 2 tbsp of olive oil, salt, pepper, and dried oregano. Spread them in an even layer.
- 3
Prepare the fish by rinsing them under cold water and patting dry. Make a few shallow slits on the sides of each fish.
- 4
Rub the fish inside and out with salt and pepper. Place lemon slices and a few sprigs of parsley inside the cavity of each fish.
- 5
Drizzle the remaining 2 tbsp of olive oil over the fish. Place the fish on top of the vegetables in the baking dish.
- 6
Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, and the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized. Cooking time will vary depending on the size of the fish.
- 7
Remove from oven, sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley, and serve immediately with extra lemon wedges.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓You can add other vegetables like zucchini, cherry tomatoes, or broccoli florets.
- ✓Ensure the fish is fresh for the best flavor.
- ✓For crispy skin, ensure the fish is thoroughly dried before baking.
🔄 Variations
- Use fish fillets instead of whole fish for quicker cooking.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.