Description
A vibrant spring skillet meal featuring fish, fresh vegetables, and bold flavors of lemon and herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs White Fish Fillets (Cod, Halibut, or Tilapia)
- 1 lb Asparagus
- 1 Red Bell Pepper
- 1 Yellow Bell Pepper
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
- 1 Red Onion
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
- Optional: Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Begin by washing and preparing all the vegetables. Trim the woody ends of the asparagus spears. Core, seed, and slice the red and yellow bell peppers into strips. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Thinly slice the red onion. Mince the garlic cloves.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced red onion and minced garlic. Sauté for about 3-5 minutes, or until the onions are softened and the garlic is fragrant.
- Add Hearty Vegetables: Add the bell pepper strips and asparagus spears to the skillet. Sauté for another 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Incorporate Tomatoes and Seasoning: Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Sprinkle the dried oregano, salt, and black pepper evenly over the vegetables. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Prepare the Fish: Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels.
- Create Space and Add Fish: Gently push the vegetables to the sides of the skillet. Place the fish fillets in the center of the skillet.
- Cook the Fish: Pour fresh lemon juice evenly over the fish fillets. Cover the skillet and cook for about 5-8 minutes.
- Check for Doneness: Flake the fish with a fork. It should flake easily and be opaque throughout.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley and dill over the fish and vegetables. Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, replace fish with firm tofu or tempeh. Prep vegetables a day ahead and store in airtight containers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg