Best Greek Fish Recipes

GREEK BAKED FISH WITH TOMATOES AND ONIONS

Steps:

• Pat the fish dry and season to taste with salt and pepper. Oil one or two baking dishes large enough to accommodate the fish in one layer. Lay the fish in the dish and pour on the lemon juice. Refrigerate for 30 to 60 minutes while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Heat the oil over medium heat in a large, heavy skillet and add the onions. Cook, stirring often, until they have softened and begun to color slightly, 8 to 10 minutes. Add a generous pinch of salt and the garlic and cook, stirring, until the garlic is fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute. Stir in the tomatoes, sugar, paprika, cinnamon, dissolved tomato paste, wine, half the parsley and more salt and pepper to taste and bring to a simmer. Simmer uncovered, stirring often, until the sauce has cooked down a bit and is very fragrant, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and pour over the fish. Sprinkle on the remaining parsley.
• Place in the oven and bake until the fish is opaque and pulls apart easily with a fork, about 30 minutes. Baste the fish every 10 minutes if it is not submerged in the sauce. Serve hot or warm, with rice, bulgur, or potatoes.

GREEK FISH BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. Place cod in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Brush with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with green pepper, onion and olives., Pour tomato sauce over top; sprinkle with cheese. Bake until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 15-20 minutes.

GRILLED GREEK FISH

Steps:

• In a shallow dish, combine the first seven ingredients. Add the tilapia, turn to coat; cover. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Drain and discard marinade., Place tilapia on greased grill rack. Cook, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

TRADITIONAL GREEK BAKED FISH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°. Oil a shallow ovenproof dish. Heat 4 tbsp of the oil preheated in a pan over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes. Add carrots and celery. Cook, stirring frequently, for 8-10 minutes or until slightly softened.
• Remove pan from heat and pour the wine into the pan. Return to the stove and bring to a boil. Add the tomatoes with the juice, sugar, lemon slices, and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 20 minutes then stir in the herbs.
• Put the fish in the oiled baking dish. Pour the vegetables around the fish. Arrange the lemon slices on top of the fish. Sprinkle with the remaining oil and season to taste.
• Bake, uncovered, for 45-60 minutes depending on the thickness of the fish. Serve immediately.

GREEK-STYLE FISH WITH MARINATED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450 degrees or prepare grill; heat should be medium-high and rack about 4 inches from fire. Combine tomatoes, 2 tablespoons olive oil, vinegar, chili, oregano, a few slices of garlic, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper in a large bowl; let sit at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, using a sharp knife, make three or four diagonal, parallel slashes on each side of fish, just about down to the bone. Sprinkle inside of fish with salt and pepper, then stuff with remaining garlic, a layer of lemon slices and thyme sprigs. Rub outside of fish with remaining 2 tablespoons oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• To roast, put fish in roasting pan and cook for about 20 minutes (cooking time will depend on fish size). If grilling, cook until firm enough to turn, 5 to 8 minutes. Turn and cook second side for 5 to 8 minutes. Whether roasting or grilling, fish is done when exterior is crisp and a thin-bladed knife passes easily through the flesh.
• Taste tomato mixture and adjust seasoning, adding more oil if needed. Serve fish topped with tomatoes and their liquid.

GRILLED WHOLE FISH, GREEK-STYLE

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium-high.
• Rinse the fish well under cold running water and pat dry with paper towels. Season the fish all over inside and out with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Brush each fish generously with 1/2 tablespoon of the olive oil and place directly on the grill. Cook, turning occasionally and coating with more olive oil if necessary, until flesh flakes easily and fish is cooked through, about 6 minutes per side. Place fish on a platter. Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine remaining olive oil with the lemon juice, parsley, and oregano. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Serve fish drizzled with the olive oil-lemon mixture.

GREEK BAKED FISH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Place the fish pieces in a metal baking pan.
• Season lightly with salt.
• Combine all the remaining ingredients, except the wine and olive oil, season, and distribute on top of fish.
• Pour the wine and olive oil over and bake for about 35-40 minutes, or until the fish flakes.

GREEK GRILLED FISH

Steps:

• Rinse and pat dry.
• Lightly salt both sides, set in a colander over a bowl refrigerate until ready to grill.
• Fire up the grill - brush grill with olive oil to prevent sticking (a hand held grid makes turning easier).
• If you wish to lay aluminium foil on the grill poke several holes through foil or make the base with the dried thyme, rosemary branches and bay leaves directly on grill, be sure to overlap so they cover a slightly bigger area then the fish.
• In a small bowl combine the lemon juice and olive oil, brush fish with the mixture, sprinkle lightly with the coarse thyme or oregano - baste frequently with the lemon/olive oil mixture.
• Cover the fish loosely with aluminium foil to keep moist.
• Cook about 20 minutes or until fish flakes readily when prodded with a fork in the thickest part.

LEMON PEPPER FISH GREEK STYLE

Steps:

• Combine the garlic, oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, cracked black pepper, sea salt and the dried oregano in a large bowl. Use the bowl in which you will marinate your fish.
• Add the fish and ensure it is thoroughly coated in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes.
• Line a broiler/griller tray with aluminium foil and place the fish on in a single layer. Broil/Grill the fish for 5-10 minutes each side. Only turn the fish once during the cooking (as you do not want it to fall apart). Grill until the fish is cooked.
• Serve with a salad or veges.

GREEK HERB RUB FOR FISH

Steps:

• Combine ingredients and rub into mild white fish. The longer left on the fish before cooking, the stronger the flavors will be.

BROILED GREEK FISH FILLETS

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. Mix first 7 ingredients., Place tilapia on a 15x10x1-in. pan; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spread onion mixture down center of fillets; top with cheese and olives., Broil 3-4 in. from heat until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 6-9 minutes.

GREEK-STYLE FETA AND OLIVE SPREAD (FOR BURGERS, STEAKS AND FISH)

Steps:

• Using a food processor, coarsely chop the pitted olives, then add in the mayo, garlic, oregano and feta; process until desired consistency.
• Add in lemon juice and black pepper to taste, then process again for a couple of seconds.
• Cover and chill a minimum of about 5 hours or overnight.

BAKED FISH PLAKA-STYLE (GREEK)

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute onions in oil until golden brown and almost caramelized.
• Peel and chop 1 tomato. Add to onions, along with parsley and garlic. Simmer for a few minutes longer.
• Place fish fillets in a lightly buttered crockpot. Sprinkle with lemon juice, salt and pepper.
• Spoon sauteed vegetables over fish.
• Slice remaining tomato and place on vegetables.
• Top with lemon slices.
• Cover and cook on low for about 1-1/2 hours, or until fish flakes when tested with a fork.
• Nice over rice!

GREEK COD FISH CAKES WITH BEER

Steps:

• 1. Prepare the cod, in order to soak the salt out. Place it in a bowl filled with water and leave for 48h. Remember to change the water frequently.
• 2. Then flake the cod, removing the skin, and place it in a large bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients leaving the flour for last. (In case you're in a hurry or just don't want to add the egg, you can omit it). Mix well, cover and leave the mixture to rest and the different flavours to mingle for 20 minutes.
• 3. Wet a spoon in water, take a spoonful of the mix and carefully place in frying oil. Saute'/ fry for a couple of minutes until golden and crispy. Remove and place on kitchen paper to soak up any excess oil. Serve with garlic sauce.

GREEK FISH CHOWDER (KAKKAVI)

Steps:

• Heat a 6 quart heavy stockpot and add the oil, onion, and garlic. Saute until they are clear, about 5 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients, except the seafood, and simmer, uncovered, until the sauce is rich and full-flavored, about 1/2 hour.
• Add the fish and shellfish in the order given, giving each variety a moment to cook. The clams will take longer than the squid.
• Serve in bowls with hearty bread and a salad.

BAKED GREEK-STYLE FISH

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F.
• Place fish fillets in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
• Combine remaining ingredients; spoon over fish.
• Bake 20 to 25 min. or until fish flakes easily with fork.

ANCIENT GREEK FISH WITH CORIANDER

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375°F.
• Place the coriander seeds in a baking pan and bake them for 10 minutes. Let them cool for 5 minutes.
• Mash them with mortar & pestle together with the salt.
• In small bowl, whisk together olive oil and vinegar.
• Dredge cod fillets in oil mixture.
• Toss fillets with the coriander mixture and place them in a baking pan.
• Cover the pan and place it in the oven. Bake the fish for 20 - 25 minutes.
• Remove from the oven, sprinkle with vinegar and serve hot.

GREEK FISH FILLETS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Place the fish in an oiled casserole dish.
• Top the fillets with the onion rounds and sprinkle them with the dill, pepper, parsley, lemon juice, chopped tomato, and feta cheese.
• Bake for 20 minutes or until the fish flakes easily.
• Baking time will depend on the thickness of the fish fillets.

KAKKAVI - GREEK FISH CHOWDER

Steps:

• 1. Heat a 6 quart heavy stockpot and add the oil, onion, and garlic. Saute until they are clear, about 5 minutes.
• 2. Add the remaining ingredients, except the seafood, and simmer, uncovered, until the sauce is rich and full-flavored, about 1/2 hour.
• 3. Add the fish and shellfish in the order given. This allows the ingredients time to cook. The clams will take longer than the squid.

GREEK FISH FILLETS

Steps:

• Sprinkle tilapia with salt and pepper. Place on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray., Combine the yogurt, butter and lime juice. Stir in the onion, olives and seasonings. Spread down the middle of each fillet; sprinkle with feta cheese., Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 6-9 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.