Description
This recipe features flaky white fish coated in a flavorful almond-za’atar crust and drizzled with a tangy yogurt-lemon sauce, offering a taste of the Mediterranean in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces White Fish Fillets (600g / 1.3lb)
- 2 tbsp Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (30ml)
- 1 Lemon (zest and juice of 1/2)
- 2 tbsp Almond Flour (30g)
- 2 tbsp Toasted Almonds (15g, finely chopped)
- 1 tbsp Za’atar Spice Blend (8g)
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika (5g)
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 5oz Plain Yogurt (150g)
- 1 tbsp Water (15ml)
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley (chopped)
- 1 tbsp Toasted Pine Nuts (10g, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep Oven & Pan: Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Season Fish: Pat fish dry, season with salt & pepper, and place on the baking sheet.
- Make Crust: Combine almond flour, almonds, za’atar, paprika, lemon zest, and 1 tbsp olive oil.
- Apply Crust: Press crumb mixture evenly onto the fish fillets.
- Bake Fish: Bake for 12-15 minutes, until fish flakes easily.
- Make Sauce: Whisk yogurt, lemon juice, remaining olive oil, water, and salt.
- Rest & Plate: Let fish rest for 2 minutes before plating.
- Garnish & Serve: Drizzle with sauce, sprinkle with parsley & pine nuts.
Notes
Patting the fish dry is crucial for a crispy crust. Feel free to substitute nuts or za’atar based on preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg