Oven Roasted Fish and Plantain Recipe

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

whole fish

🥗Healthier: fish fillets

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Fish fillets are easier to prepare and canned fish is more affordable.

ripe plantains

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: regular potatoes

Sweet potatoes are nutritious and similar in texture.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: none

Dried herbs are a cost-effective alternative.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Clean the fish and pat dry with paper towels.

Make diagonal slashes on both sides of the fish for even cooking.

Rub the fish with olive oil, garlic, lime juice, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper.

Slice the ripe plantains diagonally into thick pieces.

In a bowl, toss plantain slices with olive oil, salt, and paprika.

Place the fish on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Arrange the plantain slices around the fish on the baking sheet.

Add sliced onion, bell pepper, and tomato on top of the fish and plantains.

Sprinkle fresh herbs and red pepper flakes over everything.

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Cooking Techniques

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