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Fish Puttanesca

Delicious Fish Puttanesca: A Quick Mediterranean Marvel

Quick and delicious Fish Puttanesca combines flaky white fish with savory sauce featuring anchovies, olives, and capers.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Replace with olive oil for a lighter taste.
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced.
  • 2 fillets anchovy Can use 1.5 teaspoons anchovy paste instead.
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.
  • 28 ounces canned whole tomatoes Preferably San Marzano.
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 cup black or Castelvetrano olives Pitted.
  • 2 tablespoons capers Omit if preferred.
For the Fish
  • 4 pieces white fish like cod or tilapia.
  • to taste sea salt
For Garnishing
  • to taste fresh basil or flat-leaf parsley Optional.
  • to taste red pepper flakes Optional.

Equipment

  • Ovenproof skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C), positioning the oven rack in the center.
  2. Melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat in a large ovenproof skillet. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 2 anchovy fillets, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Pour in 1/2 cup of dry white wine and stir. Simmer for about 4 minutes, allowing the alcohol scent to dissipate.
  4. Add a 28-ounce can of whole tomatoes, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, and 1 teaspoon of dried thyme. Simmer for about 10 minutes until sauce thickens.
  5. Stir in 1/2 cup of olives and 2 tablespoons of capers into the sauce and simmer for another 3-5 minutes.
  6. Season 4 pieces of fresh white fish with sea salt and gently place them into the simmering sauce.
  7. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily.
  8. Remove from oven, plate the fish alongside the sauce, and garnish optionally with fresh herbs and red pepper flakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use a skillet large enough to hold both sauce and fish for even cooking. Adjust caper and olive amounts to taste.

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