Baked Fish with Cherry Tomatoes (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Fish Seasoning
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1 fish fillet
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (or Old Bay/Creole seasoning)
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½ teaspoon chilli flakes
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1 teaspoon fish seasoning (optional)
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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3 tablespoons cooking oil
→ Tomatoes and Olives
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2 cups cherry tomatoes
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¼ cup olives
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2 sprigs fresh parsley
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2 sprigs fresh thyme
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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3 tablespoons salted butter
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2 tablespoons water
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Pinch of salt and pepper
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
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Combine paprika, Italian seasoning, Cajun seasoning, chilli flakes, fish seasoning, salt, black pepper, and oil in a small bowl. Reserve 1 teaspoon of this mixture for the tomatoes.
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Thoroughly coat both sides of the fish fillet with the seasoning mixture.
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Heat oil in an oven-safe pan over medium heat. Sear the fish for 1 minute on each side until lightly charred but not fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
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In the same pan over medium heat, add cherry tomatoes, olives, parsley, thyme, minced garlic, reserved seasoning, water, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Sauté for 3 minutes, stirring continuously.
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Place the seared fish in the center of the pan with the tomato mixture. Top the fish with butter. If your pan isn't oven-safe, transfer everything to a baking dish.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes until the fish is cooked through.
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Remove from the oven and serve immediately with your preferred side dish.
# Notes:
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Ensure your pan is oven-safe before placing it directly in the oven.
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The fish should flake easily with a fork when fully cooked.