Tender white fish fillets adorned with fresh vegetables for a colorful, light, and healthy main dish.
# What you'll need:
→ Fish
01 - 2 small white fish fillets (e.g., cod or sole, approximately 4 oz each)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
04 - Salt, to taste
05 - Black pepper, to taste
→ Vegetables
06 - 1 small carrot
07 - 1 small zucchini
08 - 1/2 red bell pepper
09 - 1/2 yellow bell pepper
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
→ Decoration
11 - 4 black olives
12 - 2 cucumber slices
# Method:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - Place fish fillets flat and trim one end into a point to form the fish head; cut small notches along the sides to resemble fins.
03 - Brush fillets evenly with olive oil, then sprinkle lemon zest, salt, and pepper over them. Arrange on the prepared tray.
04 - Thinly slice carrot, zucchini, and bell peppers; arrange these colorful slices atop the fillets to mimic fish scales, reserving some for tail and fins.
05 - Place an olive slice to represent each eye and a cucumber slice to form the mouth. Use remaining vegetable slices to create the tail and fins.
06 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the fish is cooked through and vegetables remain vibrant and tender.
07 - Carefully transfer to serving plates, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve immediately.
