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    • Perch with Roasted Tomatoes and Olives

    Mark Sharron
    Easy
    40 minutes
    02-Apr
    Perch with Roasted Tomatoes and Olives is a delicious and easy-to-prepare dish that combines perch's light, flaky taste with the savoury flavours of roasted tomatoes and olives. This dish is perfect for a light lunch or dinner and is packed with flavour and nutrition. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal preparation, this dish can be on the table in no time.   
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    Ingredients

    • 4 fillets of perch 
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil 
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced 
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 
    • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes
    • 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives 
    • 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley
    • 1 lemon, cut into wedges for garnish (optional)

    Method

    • Step-by-step method for Perch with Roasted Tomatoes and Olives
    • Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F)
    • Rinse perch fillets under cold water and pat dry with paper towels
    • Place cherry or grape tomatoes and pitted kalamata olives into a large mixing bowl
    • Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over tomatoes and olives, add half the minced garlic, half the oregano, and toss to coat
    • Spread tomato and olive mixture evenly onto a baking tray
    • Roast tomatoes and olives in preheated oven for 10 minutes
    • While tomatoes roast, brush perch fillets with remaining olive oil on both sides
    • Season perch evenly with remaining minced garlic, oregano, sea salt, and black pepper
    • Remove tray from oven and gently nestle perch fillets among the tomatoes and olives
    • Return tray to oven and bake for an additional 10–12 minutes, or until perch is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork
    • Remove tray from oven and let rest for 2 minutes
    • Transfer perch fillets to plates, spoon roasted tomatoes and olives over the fish
    • Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley
    • Optional: Serve with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing
    • Serve immediately for best texture and flavor