Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
0.25 cup

olive oil

2 unit

onions

thinly sliced

4 unit

firm white fish steaks

0.5 tsp

salt

0.5 tsp

freshly ground black pepper

0.5 cup

tahini

2 tbsp

lemon juice

1 unit

lemon wedges

to serve

2 tbsp

fresh flat-leaf parsley

finely chopped

Step 1
~3 min

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2
~3 min

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 3
~3 min

Add thinly sliced onions to the skillet.

Step 4
~3 min

Cover the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are very soft and lightly browned (about 15 minutes).

Step 5
~3 min

Lightly oil a shallow baking dish.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 6
~3 min

Place the fish steaks in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 7
~3 min

Sprinkle the fish with salt and pepper.

Step 8
~3 min

In a small bowl, combine tahini and lemon juice.

Step 9
~3 min

Stir the tahini mixture with a fork until smooth.

Step 10
~3 min

Drizzle the tahini mixture evenly over the fish steaks.

Step 11
~3 min

Top the fish steaks with the cooked onion mixture.

Step 12
~3 min

Bake, uncovered, until the fish is just cooked through (about 20 minutes).

Step 13
~3 min

Serve the baked fish steaks with lemon wedges and sprinkle with fresh parsley.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For extra flavor, marinate the fish in lemon juice and olive oil for 30 minutes before baking.

Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the tahini mixture for a touch of heat.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 mins

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

The onion mixture can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of roasted vegetables.

Serve with couscous or quinoa.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Roasted Asparagus
Lemon Rice

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Mediterranean

Cultural Significance

Tahini is a staple in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Family Meal

Popularity Score

65/100

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