Spicy Mediterranean Glazed Fish Platter
This colorful Mediterranean fish platter is packed with bold flavors, fresh vegetables, creamy cheese, and a spicy garlic sauce 🌶️🐟✨
Perfect for lunch, dinner, or party platters!
🛒 Ingredients
For the Fish
- 4 fish fillets (cod, tilapia, or white fish)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp chili flakes
- Salt & black pepper
For the Platter
- Cherry tomatoes
- Sliced cucumbers
- Kalamata olives
- Feta cheese
- Pita bread
- Fresh parsley or dill
Sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- 1 garlic clove
👩🍳 Instructions
🐟 Step 1: Season the Fish
- Pat fish dry with paper towel.
- Rub with olive oil, garlic, paprika, chili flakes, salt, and pepper.
🔥 Step 2: Cook the Fish
- Heat a pan over medium heat.
- Cook fish for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and flaky.
- Brush with extra spicy sauce while cooking for glossy flavor 😍
🥗 Step 3: Prepare the Sides
- Slice cucumbers and tomatoes.
- Arrange olives, feta cheese, and pita bread on a large platter.
✨ Step 4: Make the Sauce
- Mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and chili flakes in a bowl.
🌿 Step 5: Assemble
- Place cooked fish onto the platter.
- Drizzle sauce over the fish.
- Garnish with parsley or dill.
💡 Tips
- Use fresh white fish for best flavor.
- Add hummus or tzatziki on the side.
- Warm pita bread before serving.
🌟 Nutritional Benefits
- High in protein 💪
- Rich in omega-3 nutrients 🐟
- Fresh vegetables provide fiber and vitamins 🥒🍅
❓Q/A
❓Can I bake the fish instead?
✅ Yes! Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 12–15 minutes.
❓What fish works best?
✅ Cod, tilapia, halibut, or salmon all work great.
❓Can I make it less spicy?
✅ Absolutely! Reduce the chili flakes.