Dag B’ עשבי תיבול (Sea of Galilee Lemon, Za’atar & Garlic Roasted St. Peter’s Fish) – Authentic Israel Recipe
Inspired by the shores of the Kinneret (Sea of Galilee): flaky fish roasted with fragrant za’atar, sumac, and olive oil.
- Country of Origin
- 🇮🇱 Israel (Middle East, Asia)
- Dietary Profile
- pescatarian
- Prep Time
- 20 min
- Cook Time
- 30 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Signature Staples
- Tilapia or sea bream fillets, Roasted cherry tomatoes and baby potatoes, Charred lemon halves, Wild hyssop za’atar, Sumac
Ingredients for Dag B’ עשבי תיבול (Sea of Galilee Lemon, Za’atar & Garlic Roasted St. Peter’s Fish) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) tilapia or sea bream fillets, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups roasted cherry tomatoes and baby potatoes, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup charred lemon halves
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with wild hyssop za’atar
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Israel seasoning (sumac, garlic, rosemary, extra virgin 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, wild hyssop za’atar, and sumac, garlic, rosemary, extra virgin olive oil for 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Combine tilapia or sea bream fillets and roasted cherry tomatoes and baby potatoes with the sautéed aromatics and layer evenly into the baking dish.
- Top with charred lemon halves and bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until bubbling and golden brown on top.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving warm at the table.