Psari Plaki (Ionian Baked Sea Bass with Caramelized Onions, Tomatoes & Lemon) – Authentic Greece Recipe
Flaky Ionian fish baked beneath a sweet, garlicky blanket of caramelized onions, tomatoes, and herbs.
- Country of Origin
- 🇬🇷 Greece (Southern Europe, Europe)
- Dietary Profile
- pescatarian
- Prep Time
- 20 min
- Cook Time
- 30 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Signature Staples
- Firm white sea bass or cod fillets, Thinly sliced sweet onions, Ripe tomatoes and lemon wheels, Garlic, Flat-leaf parsley
Ingredients for Psari Plaki (Ionian Baked Sea Bass with Caramelized Onions, Tomatoes & Lemon) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) firm white sea bass or cod fillets, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups thinly sliced sweet onions, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup ripe tomatoes and lemon wheels
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with garlic
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Greece seasoning (flat-leaf parsley, oregano, white wine, olive oil)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 390°F (200°C) and lightly oil an ovenproof skillet or baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion, garlic, garlic, and flat-leaf parsley, oregano, white wine, olive oil for 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Combine firm white sea bass or cod fillets and thinly sliced sweet onions with the sautéed aromatics and layer evenly into the baking dish.
- Top with ripe tomatoes and lemon wheels and bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until bubbling and golden brown on top.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving warm at the table.