Chornomorska Ryba z Ovochevym Lecho (Odesa Black Sea Fish Baked with Sweet Peppers & Tomatoes) – Authentic Ukraine Recipe
Odesa coastal favorite baking flaky fish beneath a vibrant, sweet-and-tangy pepper and tomato sauce.
- Country of Origin
- 🇺🇦 Ukraine (Eastern Europe, Europe)
- Dietary Profile
- pescatarian
- Prep Time
- 20 min
- Cook Time
- 30 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Signature Staples
- Flaky white fish fillets, Sweet red bell peppers and ripe tomatoes, Caramelized onions and herbs, Garlic, Sweet paprika
Ingredients for Chornomorska Ryba z Ovochevym Lecho (Odesa Black Sea Fish Baked with Sweet Peppers & Tomatoes) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) flaky white fish fillets, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups sweet red bell peppers and ripe tomatoes, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup caramelized onions and herbs
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with garlic
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Ukraine seasoning (sweet paprika, coriander seeds, flat-leaf parsley, sunflower/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 sweet paprika, coriander seeds, flat-leaf parsley, sunflower/olive oil for 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Combine flaky white fish fillets and sweet red bell peppers and ripe tomatoes with the sautéed aromatics and layer evenly into the baking dish.
- Top with caramelized onions and herbs and bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until bubbling and golden brown on top.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving warm at the table.