Psari Plaki
Psari Plaki is a traditional Greek dish featuring tender white fish baked in a rich tomato, onion, and herb sauce. Light yet flavorful, this Mediterranean classic is perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner or a special family meal served with crusty bread, rice, or roasted potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek / Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs (700 g) white fish fillets (cod, haddock, or sea bass)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) crushed tomatoes (or 4 fresh ripe tomatoes, grated)
- ½ cup dry white wine (optional, can sub vegetable broth)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried parsley (or 2 tbsp fresh, chopped)
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, for garnish
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Prepare the sauce: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions until soft and golden, then add garlic. Stir in crushed tomatoes, wine, tomato paste, oregano, parsley, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Assemble: Place fish fillets in the baking dish. Pour the tomato-onion sauce evenly over the fish.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Finish & serve: Garnish with fresh dill or parsley, and serve hot with lemon wedges.A
Notes
- Traditionally served with crusty bread or roasted potatoes to soak up the flavorful sauce.
- Works best with firm white fish like cod, haddock, halibut, or sea bass.
- For extra richness, drizzle with a little more olive oil before baking.
- Can be made ahead—flavors deepen after resting a few hours.
Find it online: https://yumfamilyrecipes.com/psari-plaki/
