30-Second Mediterranean Fish Marinade
Looking for an easy way to add Mediterranean flavor to your fish? 🐟 This 30-Second Mediterranean Fish Marinade is quick to prepare, uses just 6 key ingredients, and is perfect for swordfish, hake, cod, and other white fish fillets!
Equipment
- small bowl
- Basting brush or fork
- Cooking Tongs
- Large plate
- Plastic food wrap
- Frying pan / skillet
Ingredients
For the marinade:
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tbsp honey
- ½ tsp La Dalia Spanish sweet smoked paprika
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Fish suggestion:
- 2 Swordfish fillets 200g / 7oz. each
Instructions
Step 1 - Make the marinade
- To a small bowl, add the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, herbs, and spices and mix until combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper.2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp honey, ½ tsp La Dalia Spanish sweet smoked paprika, ½ tsp dried thyme, ½ tsp ground cumin, Salt and pepper
Step 2 - Marinate fish fillets
- Drizzle marinade over the fish fillets and cover on both sides.2 Swordfish fillets
- Cover fish in plastic kitchen wrap and refrigerate for 15-30 minutes.
NOTE: You can cook the fish immediately if short on time, however, for best results, we recommend marinating the fish for 15 minutes.
Step 3 - Cook fish and serve
- Cook the fish in a skillet / frying pan or on the grill for around 3-4 minutes per side.
Notes
Expert Tips
- Test the flavor of the marinade before adding it to your fish fillets. That way you can adjust it accordingly. If you’re not a fan of any of the ingredients, sub it for something different, e.g. thyme for rosemary, or cumin for garlic powder.
- If you want to add a little heat to the marinade, throw in a dash or two of cayenne pepper or white pepper.