Fish saganaki is a comforting Mediterranean-style seafood dish made with tender white fish simmered in a rich tomato sauce and topped with creamy feta and fresh herbs.

Served with crispy garlic toasts and steamed greens, this easy fish dinner is healthy, flavour-packed, and perfect for busy weeknights.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Quick and easy seafood dinner
• Healthy Mediterranean-inspired recipe
• Rich tomato and feta flavours
• Perfect for weeknight meals
• Ready in under 30 minutes

Ingredients

For the Fish Saganaki

• Extra virgin olive oil
• Garlic cloves
• Red onion
• Long red chilli
• Diced tomatoes
• Dried oregano
• Firm white fish fillets
• Feta cheese
• Fresh parsley

For Serving

• Crusty sourdough bread
• Green beans

How to Make Fish Saganaki

Step 1: Prepare the Garlic Oil

Combine part of the olive oil with crushed garlic.

Set aside to brush onto the bread later.

Step 2: Cook the Tomato Sauce

Heat the remaining oil in a frying pan.

Cook onion, chilli, and garlic until softened and fragrant.

Add tomatoes and oregano, then simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.

Step 3: Cook the Fish

Place the fish pieces into the tomato sauce in a single layer.

Simmer gently until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily.

Step 4: Make the Garlic Toasts

Brush sourdough slices with the garlic oil mixture.

Cook on a chargrill pan until golden and lightly crisp.

Step 5: Finish and Serve

Top the fish saganaki with feta, parsley, and extra chilli.

Serve with garlic toasts and steamed green beans.

Tips for the Best Fish Saganaki

• Use firm white fish that holds together well
• Don’t overcook the fish
• Simmer the sauce until rich and slightly thickened
• Add chilli gradually to control heat
• Use crusty bread for the best garlic toasts

Best Fish to Use

This recipe works well with:

• Basa
• Barramundi
• Snapper
• Ling
• Blue grenadier

Serving Suggestions

Serve this Mediterranean fish dish with:

• Garlic sourdough toasts
• Steamed green beans
• Greek salad
• Lemon wedges
• Roasted vegetables

Storage Tips

• Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days
• Reheat gently to avoid overcooking the fish
• Best enjoyed fresh for optimal texture

Final Thoughts

This fish saganaki with garlic toasts is an easy, healthy, and flavour-packed seafood dinner. With rich tomato sauce, tender fish, creamy feta, and crispy garlic bread, it’s the perfect Mediterranean-inspired meal for any night of the week.